Overall Review of Franciscan Post-Acute Care Center
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy get praised
Residents frequently describe physical therapy that helped them improve.
Several reviews highlight hands-on therapy work, including patient, repeated sessions with the physical therapy team. Families also mention rehab support that helped with mobility and discharge planning, and one review says the facility helped rebuild strength after a fall. Residents also describe therapy as accessible across their stay, not just during the first days.
common3 reviews mention this
Activity programming helps engagement
Residents and families mention an active schedule that keeps people engaged.
Reviews repeatedly point to activities and the activities department as a reason stays felt easier. One resident’s family specifically calls out keeping the community engaged, while another review describes the facility sharing updates about activities the resident is doing. The activities theme also aligns with the community listing that includes planned daily activities and resident engagement options.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Food satisfaction is mixed
Food quality and meal choices are inconsistent across reviews.
Some reviewers describe the food as not appetizing or as something that needed improvement, including trouble eating what was served. Others mention food as a downside in specific ways, like limited fruit or dissatisfaction with certain meal items. A separate set of reviews does say food is wonderful or above average, so overall comments appear to vary by stay and preferences.
common14 reviews mention this
Care gets strong support—at times
Many residents and families describe nurses and aides as kind and attentive.
A large share of reviews focus on compassionate, respectful care, including staff being patient, helpful, and responsive to needs. Families also mention being informed of health updates and feeling that staff treated them and their loved ones with dignity. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews raises serious concerns about safety and neglect, which is worth weighing alongside the positive experiences.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Serious safety concerns appear
A few reviews report serious lapses in monitoring and safe care.
Some negative reviews describe situations where family members felt their loved ones were not properly watched or responded to quickly enough. Others allege abusive treatment and unsafe handling, including claims of restraints and injuries. These critical accounts differ sharply from the many positive reviews about attentiveness and professionalism, so they stand out as a clear caveat to consider.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
71 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Franciscan Conv Hospital (0 miles)
Mercy General Hospital (0.6 miles)
Mercy Medical Center - Dominican (0.6 miles)
Valley Childrens Merced Sub-Specialty Center (0.6 miles)
Mercy Medical Center Merced, Community Campus, Health Education Center (0.7 miles)
Nicu Childrens Hospital (1.5 miles)
Restaurants
El Pollo Loco (0.1 miles)
Jack In The Box (0.1 miles)
Burger King (0.1 miles)
Green Burrito (0.3 miles)
McDonald's (0.3 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.4 miles)
Bageltyme (0.4 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
CVS Merced Mall (0.2 miles)
El Portal Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
Rite Aid (0.6 miles)
Walgreens (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Merced Drug (1.6 miles)
Physicians
Kenichi T Miyata (0.1 miles)
Hylton Diana MD (0.1 miles)
Valley Vein Health Cen (0.1 miles)
Central Valley Cancer Center (0.2 miles)
Dr Grossman (0.2 miles)
Orthospine Advance Health (0.2 miles)
Merced Gastroenterology Medical Office (0.2 miles)
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71 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Positive, competent staff and overall satisfactory care.
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