Merkel Nursing Center is a 1-star (much below average) rated 65-bed nursing home in Merkel, Texas. It has 21 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

merkel nursing center

1704 N 1ST · Merkel, TX 79536
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
1 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.44
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.78
RN Turnover
40.0%
Total Staff Turnover
60.5%
Facility Info
Beds
65
Avg. Residents/Day
27
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
21
Complaint Deficiencies
8
Total Fines
$291,592
Number of Penalties
4

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2025 Fine $274,110
June 2023 Fine $4,196
June 2023 Fine $3,846
May 2023 Fine $9,440

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Merkel Nursing Center?
Merkel Nursing Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Merkel Nursing Center been fined or penalized?
Yes, Merkel Nursing Center has 4 penalty record(s) on file totaling $291,592.
How many deficiencies does Merkel Nursing Center have?
Merkel Nursing Center has 21 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Merkel Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Merkel Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Merkel Nursing Center compare to other nursing homes in Merkel?
Visit our Merkel, Texas nursing homes page to see how Merkel Nursing Center ranks against other facilities in the area.