Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center has served the Merced community since 1873. The hospital is a fully accredited, nonprofit, faith-based acute care hospital. It is part of Dignity Health and the CommonSpirit Health system, and it is the primary hospital for Merced and the surrounding communities, including Atwater and Winton.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Facility Type | Short-term acute care hospital |
| Ownership | Nonprofit, faith-based (Dignity Health, CommonSpirit Health) |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Licensed Beds | 186 |
| ICU Beds | 20 |
| Employees | 1,144 |
| Annual Discharges | 10,960 |
| Annual ER Visits | About 56,900 |
| Accreditation | The Joint Commission |
| Inpatient EHR | Oracle Cerner |
| Location | 333 Mercy Avenue, Merced, CA |
Mercy Medical Center treats about half of the inpatients and more than 60% of the outpatients in its market, which gives a new gastroenterologist a strong referral base from day one.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Inpatient Market Share | 49.2% |
| Outpatient Market Share | 61.3% |
| Net Patient Revenue | $431.5 million |
| Case Mix Index | 1.65 |
| Average Length of Stay | 4.89 days |
Mercy Medical Center is working toward Level III trauma center designation. The hospital continues to recruit physicians across specialties, including surgeons and primary care physicians.
The hospital operates a Mobile Care Clinic that brings bilingual care, health screenings, and social service referrals to underserved communities across Merced County.
