Establishment profile
Merkel Nursing Center
1704 N 1st. St., MERKEL, TX, 79536
623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
Summary
Merkel Nursing Center has no OSHA inspection history on file. Federal records covering wage, environmental, labor relations, and other agencies are noted below where present.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 10 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
Merkel Nursing Center appears in WHD wage enforcement and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
No OSHA inspections, citations, or accidents on file for Merkel Nursing Center. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for Merkel Nursing Center. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for Merkel Nursing Center. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 10 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour breakdown by law
Per-statute totals across all closed DOL Wage & Hour cases against this employer. Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty is the separate fine where applicable. Some acts (Davis-Bacon, SCA, CWHSSA, H-2B, CCPA) don't carry a civil penalty field in DOL's data. 1 statute · 50 violations · $7,929 in backwages
| Statute | Period | Cases | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLSA — minimum wage & overtime | Oct 2012 – Sep 2025 | 3 | 50 | 45 | $7,929 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database, aggregated per statute. Lifetime totals. A case can cite multiple statutes — so the total here may exceed the case count in the table above.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 3 cases · 50 violations · $7,929 in backwages · 45 workers affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 – Sep 2025 | Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) | FLSA | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Aug 2020 – Aug 2022 | Nursing Care Facilities | FLSA | 27 | 26 | $3,467 | — |
| Oct 2010 – Oct 2012 | Local Nursing Homes | FLSA | 22 | 19 | $4,462 | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for Merkel Nursing Center. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for Merkel Nursing Center. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for Merkel Nursing Center. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for Merkel Nursing Center. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
CMS nursing-home record
CCN 676053
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →
CMS Care Compare deficiencies
Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 64 citations across 8 surveys · 5 immediate jeopardy · 51 complaint-triggered.
| Survey date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0600 | K (IJ) | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Feb 2026 | 0689 | K (IJ) | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Feb 2026 | 0725 | K (IJ) | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Feb 2026 | 0726 | K (IJ) | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Feb 2026 | 0727 | F | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Feb 2026 | 0728 | F | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Feb 2026 | 0881 | F | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Feb 2026 | 0882 | F | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0867 | F | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0695 | E | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0849 | E | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0909 | E | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0940 | E | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0941 | E | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0942 | E | Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0943 | E | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0944 | E | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0945 | E | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0949 | E | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0842 | D | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Dec 2025 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0689 | K (IJ) | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0801 | F | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0835 | F | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0838 | F | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0607 | E | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0609 | E | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0610 | E | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Aug 2025 | 0844 | C | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2024 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0580 | E | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0656 | E | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0842 | E | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0926 | E | Have policies on smoking. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0655 | D | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Oct 2024 | 0657 | D | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0868 | F | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0550 | E | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0656 | E | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0689 | E | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0695 | E | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0728 | E | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0803 | E | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0812 | E | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0880 | E | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0909 | E | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0558 | D | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0607 | D | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0686 | D | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0576 | C | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0680 | C | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0732 | B | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0941 | B | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0944 | B | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jul 2024 | 0949 | B | Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Dec 2023 | 0908 | E | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0558 | E | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0567 | E | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0711 | E | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0727 | E | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0761 | E | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0812 | E | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0868 | E | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
| Jun 2023 | 0880 | E | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Complaint | — |
Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for Merkel Nursing Center. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on Merkel Nursing Center from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- What is Merkel Nursing Center's OSHA violation history?
- Merkel Nursing Center has no OSHA inspections on record.
- How does Merkel Nursing Center's safety record compare to its industry?
- Merkel Nursing Center operates in the nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4.6.