Merkel Nursing Center
Nursing Home · 1704 N 1st, Merkel, TX 79536 · 3259285673
D-
graded on 75% of our rubric
Public records for this provider include abuse or neglect findings. Review the underlying records before deciding.
Scores by dimension
| Dimension | Score | Data confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Safety & compliance | 0.0 / 5 | high |
| Staffing | 2.2 / 5 | high |
| Clinical outcomes | 1.5 / 5 | high |
| Enforcement | 0.1 / 5 | high |
| Financial stability | 3.4 / 5 | med |
Key facts
| Care type | Nursing Home |
| Beds | 65 |
| Ownership | For Profit - Limited Liability Company |
| Operator | Emi Healthcare Llc |
| Certified since | 2005-06-01 |
| CMS overall star | 1 / 5 |
Inspection & enforcement record
- Health-inspection citations: 5 immediate jeopardy · 0 actual harm · 52 potential for harm · 7 minor
- Federal fines: $406,589 · payment denials: 0 · penalty actions: 5
- On the CMS Special Focus Facility watch list.
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Source: CMS Provider Information + Health Deficiencies + Penalties (as of 2026-05). Part of our Taylor County nursing homes coverage. Spot an error? Tell us.