Nursing home
Merkel Nursing Center
1704 N. 1st, Merkel, TX 79536 · (325) 928-5673
Worth a closer look: CMS has it on the Special Focus list for homes with a history of serious problems; CMS flags it for abuse citations. Read the official record before deciding.
The public record
- Type
- Nursing home
- CMS number
- 676053
- Status
- Medicare/Medicaid certified
- Certified beds
- 65
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- County
- Taylor County
From Medicare Care Compare. The official record is the source of truth; we refresh our copy regularly.
CMS ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★
- Health inspections
- ★★★★★
- Staffing
- ★★★★★
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★
- CMS Special Focus status: SFF Candidate.
- CMS flags this home for abuse citations.
- 21 health deficiencies at the most recent standard inspection (2025-12-04).
- 2 fines in the last three years, $318,060 total.
- 3.3 nursing hours per resident per day.
- 71% nursing staff turnover.
What is a nursing home?
A skilled nursing facility with 24-hour nursing care, certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid. CMS rates every one on inspections, staffing and quality.
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