Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Inspection history (36)

Records from June 2021 to October 2024.

• October 2, 2024 · E

  Citation F0803

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. 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 F0883

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-02 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. 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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• February 16, 2023 · E

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-16 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, 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 2023-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2023 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-16 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2023-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2023 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-16 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2023-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2023 · E

  Citation F0565

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-16 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 2023-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2023 · E

  Citation F0803

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-16 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2023 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-16 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2023 · D

  Citation F0692

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-16 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• February 16, 2023 · D

  Citation F0690

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-02-16 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 21, 2021 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-06-21 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 2021-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 21, 2021 · E

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-06-21 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 2021-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 21, 2021 · F

  Citation F0801

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-06-21 under CMS tag F0801 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 21, 2021 · F

  Citation F0800

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-06-21 under CMS tag F0800 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 21, 2021 · D

  Citation F0758

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-06-21 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2021-07-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• June 21, 2021 · F

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-06-21 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 2021-07-22. 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".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)