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Merkel Nursing Center
1704 N. 1st, Merkel, TX 79536 · Taylor County · (325) 928-5673
⚠ Abuse icon — cited for abuse/neglect⚠ Special Focus Facility (chronic non-compliance)
Fewer inspection deficiencies (21) than 5% of nursing homes in Texas. Rated #844 of 1177 nursing homes in Texas by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.3 — below the Texas average of 3.39.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 65 |
| Average residents per day | 18.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.35 (Texas average: 3.39) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.68 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 1.09 |
| Staff turnover | 71% |
| RN turnover | — |
| Most recent health inspection | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 21 (Texas average: 9.4) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 550.75 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 2 fine(s) totaling $318,060 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 2 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.