Merkel Nursing Center
1704 N. 1st
Merkel TX 79536
Phone: 3259285673
Abuse icon Special Focus watch list For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Texas average: 1.7 star lower (2.7), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Merkel average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 65 |
| Average residents per day | 18.7 |
| Occupancy | 29% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| County | Taylor |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2005-06-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676053 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 21 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.88 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.35 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 71.1% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 2 |
| Fines (total value) | $318,060 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
Questions to ask Merkel Nursing Center
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is Merkel Nursing Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does Merkel Nursing Center have?
CMS certifies 65 beds; the facility reports an average of 18.7 residents per day (about 29% occupancy).
Does Merkel Nursing Center have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $318,060 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Merkel Nursing Center been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.