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Merkel Nursing Center
Nursing home Merkel, TX
1704 N. 1st, Merkel, TX 79536 · (325) 928-5673
⚠ Cited for abuse (Medicare abuse icon)
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Overall rating 1
Health inspections 1
Staffing 3
Quality of resident care 1
Certified beds65
Residents on an average day19
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Medicare-certified sinceJun 1, 2005
Ratings compared with Texas and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 1 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 3 | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 1 | 3.7 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Texas and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.35 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 71.1% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 2, total $318,060
- Payment denials: 0
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