Nursing Homes · Akron, OH
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Merriman
209 Merriman Rd · Akron, OH 44303 · 55 certified beds
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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
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (66)
Records from February 2020 to January 2026.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2024.
March 14, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2024.
January 30, 2024
Tag F0727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2024.
January 30, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2024.
January 30, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2024.
January 30, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2024.
January 30, 2024
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2024.
October 7, 2023
Tag F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 2, 2023.
September 19, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 13, 2023.
September 19, 2023
Tag F0922Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 2, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 2, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 13, 2023.
August 22, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 2, 2023.
July 11, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2023.
June 27, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 18, 2023.
February 15, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2023.
February 15, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2023.
February 15, 2023
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected April 25, 2023.
February 15, 2023
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2023.
February 15, 2023
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2023.
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.
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
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Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Akron.
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