La Sierra Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
2424 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
La Sierra Care Center is a senior care community located in Merced, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Merced area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (209) 723-4224.
Operated by Cambridge Healthcare Services, which runs 29 communities in our directory.
With 68 beds, La Sierra 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 97% 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 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Merced average about 3.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 55%.
The community is located in Merced County, CA.
La Sierra Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 68
- Occupancy 97%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.9
- Annual staff turnover 55%
- Last health inspection January 2026