Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Merry Wood Lodge
280 MT Hebron Road · Elmore, AL 36025 · 124 certified beds
License number not yet on file. We only publish license numbers we can source from an official registry.
Are you the operator? Claim this profile. Corrections are free, always.
About Merry Wood Lodge
In Elmore, Alabama, Merry Wood Lodge is listed as a nursing home. Public records list 124 beds. Ownership records list a for-profit operator and tie the listing to Genesis Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. We hold 17 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 17 October 2024. CMS also lists 2 fine or payment denial actions against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.24 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
CMS designation
Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)
CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Source: CMS Provider Information.GOVCertification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Staffing rating
3.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
15
Inspection history (17)
Records from December 2018 to October 2024.
October 17, 2024 · G
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-17 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) 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 2024-11-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-17.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · L
Citation F0835Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-01 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · J
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-01 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, 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 2024-11-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · J
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-01 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-01 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 2024-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · J
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-01 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · C
Citation F0851Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-01 under CMS tag F0851 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · F
Citation F0814Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-01 under CMS tag F0814 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · L
Citation F0867Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-01 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy) 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 2024-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVMarch 3, 2020 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-03-03 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2020 · D
Citation F0756Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-03-03 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 2020-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2020 · D
Citation F0758Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-03-03 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 2020-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2020 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-03-03 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 2020-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2020 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-03-03 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 2020-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-03-03.GOVMarch 3, 2020 · C
Citation F0732Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2020-03-03 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2020-04-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2020-03-03.GOVDecember 13, 2018 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2018-12-13 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-01-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2018-12-13.GOVDecember 13, 2018 · E
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2018-12-13 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 2019-01-17. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2018-12-13.GOV
Penalties (2)
Total fines on file: $182,968
September 1, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-38063CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $182,968 against this nursing home on 2024-09-01 (Fine ID: 38063). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOVSeptember 1, 2024 · Payment Denial
Citation PAYDEN-2024-10-01CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2024-10-01, lasting 42 days (triggered by inspection on 2024-09-01). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-01.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 3.24 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.20 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.20 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.24 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.24 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.24 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Genesis Healthcare
Chain ID 237 · 184 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.4
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.3
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.5
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.5
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Genesis Healthcare LLC
chain · PAC 6305035171
Recent changes to this listing
Watch this facility: new record changes publish to an RSS feed any feed reader can follow. No signup.
Each line is a difference between two readings of a government file. It says what the source reported, not what the provider did.
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical AL range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · AL$8,334/moNearby alternatives
No other listed providers in Elmore yet.
Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care
Check availability and pricing at Merry Wood Lodge
Request info and we'll pass it directly to Merry Wood Lodge, or call them at 3345678484 if you'd rather talk now.
Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
Read how we handle every file on the data sources page.