All citations for Merced Behavioral Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 26, 2025

Showing 26 to 40 of 40 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0791, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 24, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2020).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.