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The Merriman

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

3307629341

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 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.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

61

Inspection history (66)

  • January 27, 2026 · E

    Citation F0810

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0810 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · F

    Citation F0921

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · J

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 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 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0558

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 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 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · E

    Citation F0740

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0740 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 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 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0710

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0710 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · F

    Citation F0606

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0606 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 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 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0627

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0627 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · F

    Citation F0835

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 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 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0759

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0602

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0602 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0697

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • November 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-11-26 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-11-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 26, 2025 · D

    Citation F0628

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-06-26 under CMS tag F0628 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-31. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $134,475

Staffing

Latest: 3.42 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.42 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.42 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 - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: Lionstone Care

Chain ID 611 · 22 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.6
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.3
  • Chain average staffing rating: 1.8
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 4.6

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

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 Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical OH range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · OH$8,550/mo
See full OH cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · OH$9,186/mo
See full OH cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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