Merkel Nursing Center
Nursing Home Facility
1704 N 1st, Merkel, TX 79536
Merkel Nursing Center is a senior care community located in Merkel, TX. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Merkel area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (325) 928-5673.
With 66 beds, Merkel Nursing Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Taylor County average about 151 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 29% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Taylor County average of roughly 65%.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Taylor County average about 2.4 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 29 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Taylor County average about 4.0 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 71%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Taylor County, TX.
Merkel Nursing Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 66
- Occupancy 29%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 71%
- Last health inspection December 2025