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The Merriman

209 Merriman Rd · Akron, OH 44303 · 55 certified beds

(330) 762-9341

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About The Merriman

The Merriman is a nursing home in Akron, Ohio. Its capacity is 55 beds, below the Summit County median of 90 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Lionstone Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 66 citations, the most recent on January 27, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.22 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in Akron. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Special Focus Facility candidate

CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

1.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (66)

Records from February 2020 to January 2026.

  • January 27, 2026

    Tag F0810

    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2026.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0761

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0921

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0690

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0710

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0606

    Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0627

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0835

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0740

    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0759

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0602

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • November 26, 2025

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 30, 2025.

  • June 26, 2025

    Tag F0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 31, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $134,475

  • November 26, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $117,130 against this nursing home on November 26, 2025.

  • January 9, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on January 9, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

3.22 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.42 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Part of Lionstone Care, a chain of 28 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.8 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 1.9 for staffing, 4.6 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Ohio.

Nursing Homes

Ohio median$9,186/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Akron.

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