Using the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room as a base point, the average cost of nursing home care in Merced is cheaper than the California state average of $9,794 but more expensive than the national average of $7,908.
Seniors residing in the nearby city of San Francisco pay far more each month than those in Merced, with an average monthly cost of $11,566. In the state capital of Sacramento, the average monthly cost of care is almost $2,000 more at $10,646. Those looking for more affordable options can look at Madera, where the average senior pays around $7,559 for nursing home care.