Merkel Nursing Center
1704 N 1ST, Merkel, TX 79536
Data source: CMS Provider Data (Provider Information, Survey Summary).
Last updated: 2026-01-15T19:25:30.654Z
Information is provided for general reference and is not medical or legal advice.
At a glance
Key CMS signals that families often review before choosing a nursing home.
Ratings
Overall
★☆☆☆☆1
Health inspections
★☆☆☆☆1
Staffing
★★★☆☆3
Quality measures
★★☆☆☆2
What to notice
Latest health survey
2024-07-31
Total health deficiencies (latest survey)
28
Infection control deficiencies (latest survey)
2
Total nursing hours (per resident day)
3.73519
Certified beds
65
Avg residents per day
29.5
Total fines (USD)
$123592.00
Ownership change (12 mo): N
For profit - Limited Liability company
Contact and details
Guides for families
CMS ratings
| Overall | 1 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | 1 / 5 |
| Staffing | 3 / 5 |
| Quality measures | 2 / 5 |
| Long-stay quality measures | 2 / 5 |
Staffing (hours per resident day)
| Total nursing | 3.73519 |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.48755 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 1.17285 |
| Nurse aide | 2.07479 |
Penalties and fines
| Total penalties | 4 |
|---|---|
| Number of fines | 4 |
| Total fine amount (USD) | 123592.00 |
Inspection history
| Processing date | 2025-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Inspection cycle | 1 |
| Health survey date | 2024-07-31 |
| Fire safety survey date | 2024-07-31 |
| Total health deficiencies | 28 |
| Total fire safety deficiencies | 3 |
| Infection control deficiencies | 2 |
Most common deficiency categories (latest survey)