Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Inspection history (36)

Records from June 2021 to October 2024.

• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0623

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0636

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0636 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · F

  Citation F0730

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0756

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · E

  Citation F0565

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0565 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · E

  Citation F0584

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · E

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) 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 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0688

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · E

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · E

  Citation F0908

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0558

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0582

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · E

  Citation F0755

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · E

  Citation F0804

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0804 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0625

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0757

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · F

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0676

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• October 2, 2024 · D

  Citation F0849

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0849 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2024-11-04. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (10)

Total fines on file: $74,562

• November 5, 2024 · Fine

  Citation FINE-82448

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,043 against this nursing home on 2024-11-05 (Fine ID: 82448). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• February 12, 2024 · Fine

  Citation FINE-82177

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,893 against this nursing home on 2024-02-12 (Fine ID: 82177). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• January 22, 2024 · Fine

  Citation FINE-82123

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,679 against this nursing home on 2024-01-22 (Fine ID: 82123). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• November 20, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-82031

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,587 against this nursing home on 2023-11-20 (Fine ID: 82031). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• November 13, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-82022

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,545 against this nursing home on 2023-11-13 (Fine ID: 82022). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• November 6, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-82014

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,545 against this nursing home on 2023-11-06 (Fine ID: 82014). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• October 30, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-82006

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,545 against this nursing home on 2023-10-30 (Fine ID: 82006). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• October 23, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-81997

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,545 against this nursing home on 2023-10-23 (Fine ID: 81997). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• October 17, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-81992

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,545 against this nursing home on 2023-10-17 (Fine ID: 81992). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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• September 25, 2023 · Fine

  Citation FINE-81971

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,635 against this nursing home on 2023-09-25 (Fine ID: 81971). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 3.01 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

For profit

1. Parent organization: Recover-Care Healthcare LLC

   parent · PAC 7113204884

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

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3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

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5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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