Senior Care in Merkel, TX

Merkel Nursing Center is a 66-bed Medicare/Medicaid nursing home in Merkel, Taylor County, licensed to Emi Health Care Center, LLC. CMS rates it 1 star overall, with 1-star health inspection and 1-star quality measure ratings. Four federal fines totaling $291,592 have been assessed — well above Texas's median of $20,699. The facility is operating at roughly 42% of licensed capacity, with about 27 residents currently.