Merced Behavioral Center
Behavioral Health • Merced, CA
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Merced Behavioral Center is a 96-bed locked skilled nursing facility in Merced, California, providing mental health care since 1973. Services include 24-hour psychiatric nursing care, a Special Treatment Program with 16 hours of daily structured programming for residents with major mental illness, skilled nursing, rehabilitative services, and daily activities.
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FAQs
What services does Merced Behavioral Center provide?
The page mentions specialized care and a Special Treatment Program (STP) providing rehabilitative services for residents with a major mental illness, 24-hour nursing care by psychiatric nursing staff, and 16 hours of structured programming daily.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 5 out of 5 stars (CMS overall rating)
- My Caring Plan: 7 out of 10 (average) (16 total reviews aggregated across the web)
- Google Ratings (via Nursa): 2.80 out of 5 stars (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- collaborative staff atmosphere and teamwork
- supportive and cooperative staff members
- family-like environment reported by some staff
Common complaints
- dissatisfaction with psychiatric counseling services
- allegations of poor staff conduct and ulterior motives towards patient care
- concerns regarding financial transparency and overcharging
- unpleasant living conditions
"A reviewer expressed high satisfaction with their 10-year employment at Merced Behavioral Center, highlighting a family-like atmosphere among staff, collaborative departments, and the rewarding experience of making a positive impact on residents' lives."
- My Caring Plan (Aggregated Review Summary)"Another review contained serious allegations against the staff, suggesting that some may have ulterior motives that do not align with the clients' recovery goals... A different review criticized the facility for taking advantage of patients, describing an unpleasant stay with inadequate accommodations and lack of psychiatric counseling."
- My Caring Plan (Aggregated Review Summary)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Supervisors approve $1.3 million, 3-year treatment facility agreement | News | ivpressonline.com - Jan 10, 2026
- Fresno, CA Office | Maxim Behavioral - Aug 5, 2025
- Binational of Central California - The Center at Sierra Health Foundation - Mar 17, 2026
- Center supports Central Valley families with kids diagnosed with autism - 360 Behavioral Health - May 8, 2026
- Jolisa Decker - Jun 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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