Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
3169 M Street, Merced, CA 95348
The Franciscan is located in beautiful Merced, California the “Gateway to Yosemite.” Our community is located in north Merced within walking distance of the Merced Mall, dining, and Merced College. Merced is a unique city filled with warm and friendly people. Residents at Franciscan enjoy individualized care in our small skilled nursing care center, creating a welcoming and personable care experience. We specialize in short term rehabilitation services for those seeking transitional care from an acute medical facility to home.
Operated by Avalon Health Care Group, which runs 63 communities in our directory.
With 71 beds, Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Merced average about 32 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 91% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 4 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.
The community is located in Merced County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 17 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $9,110.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 71
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 31%
- Last health inspection April 2025
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