Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 79536 (Merkel, TX)
Merkel, TX ZIP 79536 contains 2 listed providers across 2 care types (1 nursing homes, 1 community health centers), all drawn from the current data. The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 1.0 out of 5.
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Comparing providers in ZIP 79536
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 79536, Merkel, TX, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
CMS data for ZIP 79536
The current data records 2 care providers in ZIP 79536; 1 (50%) publish an overall rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 1.0 out of 5 at Merkel Nursing Center (for-profit). 65 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.35 hours per resident-day. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $391,887 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Merkel Nursing Center (1.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 65 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
Care types in ZIP 79536
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Community Health Centers | 1 | View ZIP directory |
All providers in ZIP 79536
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merkel Nursing Center | Nursing Home | 1.0 | for-profit | 65 | 2 |
| ResourceCare Merkel | Community Health Center | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
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About the data
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