Merkel, TX 79536
CMS Certification Number (CCN): 676053 · 65 beds
Merkel Nursing Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Merkel, TX (CMS Certification Number 676053). CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 1/5). Federal inspection records list 64 health deficiencies, including 5 immediate jeopardy citations. The most recent survey date on record is February 16, 2026. Federal civil monetary penalties on record total $318K across 2 fines. CMS lists this home as an SFF candidate, not as a current Special Focus Facility. Time on the candidate list: 5 months. This page summarizes public CMS inspection, staffing, penalty, and ownership data so families can research a nursing home before choosing care. It is not medical advice or a recommendation.
| Overall CMS rating | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Health inspection | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| Quality measures | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 |
| Total health deficiencies | 64 |
| Most recent inspection / survey date | February 16, 2026 |
| Serious deficiency flags | 5 |
| Harm citations | 0 |
| Immediate jeopardy citations | 5 |
| Special Focus Facility status | SFF candidate |
| Time on the candidate list | 5 months |
| Total federal fines | $318K |
| Fine count | 2 |
| Staffing star rating | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.68 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident day | 3.35 |
| Days with zero RN hours | 62.0% |
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
This owner operates 2 facilities in the current extract.