Merkel Nursing Center

Inspection history (64)

• February 16, 2026 · F

  Citation F0727

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-16 under CMS tag F0727 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2026 · K

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-16 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2026 · K

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-16 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2026 · F

  Citation F0882

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-16 under CMS tag F0882 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2026 · K

  Citation F0725

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-16 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2026 · F

  Citation F0728

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-16 under CMS tag F0728 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2026 · K

  Citation F0726

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-16 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2026 · F

  Citation F0881

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-16 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0941

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0941 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · D

  Citation F0842

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0945

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0945 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0940

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0940 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0909

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0909 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0942

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0942 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · F

  Citation F0867

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0849

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0944

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0944 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0949

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0949 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 4, 2025 · E

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-04 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-01-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $397,149

Staffing

Latest: 3.18 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

1. Parent organization: Stroh Properties LP

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