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Merced is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 69 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merced, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merced is about $4,090, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 802 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Merced, CA

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5 on everything. Very positive experience. Great value and excellent care received. Would definitely recommend Hospitality House to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Hospitality House offers assisted living at its finest, at a cost you can afford. The Hospitality House is a locally owned and operated business. It is our commitment to provide our residents with the utmost compassionate care and at the same time keep your cost of living at a price you can...
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The community is like an apartment setting. They have a nice backyard with tables to be able to sit. The staff was very friendly and nice. The care manager was very good. we would have liked to see the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Sonora Senior Living. We are a Senior Living Community for people who may need some help or a lot of help with activities of daily living or just want a break from the responsibilities of keeping up their own home. Some of our residents just need a break for a short time due to health...
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The staff members have been super friendly and every time we visit the place is kept clean. We don't get to visit all that much but when we do get to speak with our loved one she says she is really happy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Autumn Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Clarkston, Michigan in a secluded, wooded area, just off Dixie Highway. We are known for developing a personal relationship with our residents and providing customized care and attention. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents....
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They did an awesome job. Very caring and accommodating for our needs. Always felt welcomed. We've had to move our loved one to be closer to home, but I really wish we could have kept her there.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I thought the quality of care was excellent. The facility was very clean and the staff were friendly. My husbands was a big foody and the chef came and talked to him to get his opinion about what spices to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
"Passionate Care"Kiernan Village Assisted Living is a 32 bed facility offering twenty four hour care and supervision for ambulatory and non ambulatory residents. Our mission is to provide each resident quality care and comfort in a restful and home-like setting. Staff at Kiernan Village are...
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They are doing a great job! Stacey keeps a pretty good eye on things. She checks in on her fairly often. If they need anything they always have a call button. She likes the food, she says it's very good....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Stacie's Chalet was offering a special at the time our loved one was moving in, and the value regarding that special was really good. However we are unsure of the overall going rate of this community. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Stacie's Chalet in Modesto, offers wonderful opportunities for the senior lifestyle of your choice. We are located near shopping and numerous services. The resident care team oversees the care and services provided by the specially trained resident assistants. We offer both assisted living and...
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Walnut Grove has been the best decision I have made for my mother's care. In the later stages of Alzheimer's, my mother is in a warm atmosphere that does not isolate her from others. She is allowed to...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Modesto, California, Walnut Grove Assisted Living Center has been committed to serving seniors and their families since 1990. We are renowned for offering our senior residents the finest of living arrangements, with all of the comforts of home. The beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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This community has large rooms and it is clean. The staff is nice. This community seems to fit with mom's personality. The community has a homey feeling to it. This community is a little more expensive than...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff at this community are absolutely outstanding, they are always on top of every situation and handle it with such grace. They have really gone out of there way to make sure that my mom is comfortable...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The facility is a medium size facility structured for Assisted Living regulated by the Department of Social Services, where you can find the comforts of home. From the safe and spacious living area, indoors and outdoors as well, to the friendly, caring and devoted staff, we are committed to...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vintage Faire ResidentialLocated right in the heart of Modesto, CA, Vintage Faire Residential boasts a quaint, country atmosphere with all the right modern amenities. In fact, you may feel like you’ve stepped back in time when you look at the decor of this beautiful home. With gorgeous outdoor...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Merced, CA

The average cost of senior living in Merced is $4,090 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Livingston, CA with an average of $3,582 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Merced, CA, vs. nearby cities

Merced, CA
$4,090/mo
$4,046/mo

Nursing homes costs in Merced, CA, vs. state and national averages

Merced, CA
$4,090/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

Nursing homes costs in Merced, CA, vs. other senior living options

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Nursing homes costs in Merced, CA, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Merced vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Merced, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerced, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,090/mo$5,531/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$3,699/mo$4,535/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,001/mo$5,531/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$2,903/mo$4,760/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Merced, CA:$4,090/mo
California:$5,531/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Merced, CA:$3,699/mo
California:$4,535/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Merced, CA:$4,001/mo
California:$5,531/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Merced, CA:$2,903/mo
California:$4,760/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Merced, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Merced and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Merced, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Merced have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merced, CA$4,974/mo$4,793/mo+3.8%
California$5,913/mo$5,598/mo+5.6%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Merced, CA
2024 average cost:$4,974/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
California
2024 average cost:$5,913/mo
2023 average cost:$5,598/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Merced

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merced

Stacie's Chalet - Modesto

4.9
We moved my mother to the memory care wing here on July 10th. I have been exceptionally happy with every aspect of the facility and staff. The food is very good and nutritious with fresh vegetables and fruit regularly. The staff are compassionate and kind and treat the residents like family. I ...
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Skyline Place in Sonora, CA

4.4
It was a very positive experience and they were very helpful in helping us make adjustments. Yes we would recommend it to others. Sonora is a beautiful city in the lower Sierras and Skyline Place is in. Great location in the city. Right near the major Hospital.

Bella Vista Memory Care in Fresno, CA

5.0
I can't say enough about these angels- My family was in a very hard spot , we could not care for my mom. She would not allow anyone in her home to help. She refused showers, refused eating, refused participating. After two facilities were unable to help us Bella Vista did- they helped us ...
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Merced nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merced nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merced, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Merced nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Merced that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merced, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
69.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merced nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Merced Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merced, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.7%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merced nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merced partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merced, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Merced nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merced communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merced, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
52.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merced nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Merced offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merced, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
54.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Park Merced, Merced Senior Living and Cogir of Cedar Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merced, California. See full list of communities.
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