Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
3169 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
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 85 communities in our directory.
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.
Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Occupancy 91%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 31%
- Last health inspection April 2025