Assisted living
THE MERRIMAN
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedAKRON, OHLic. 365859
JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations
ABUSECMS abuse icon presentSource: CMS Provider Information
FINECMS fine: $117,130Source: CMS Penalties
SFFSpecial Focus: SFF CandidateSource: CMS Provider Information
VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#12,904)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
VBP-THigh nursing staff turnover in VBP period (83%)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
Provided by facility
THE MERRIMAN offers rehabilitation and care services designed to help seniors live with dignity, comfort, and independence. The facility provides a range of individualized services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with skilled nursing care. Residents can enjoy modern accommodations, wellness spaces, and social lounges that foster community and connection. The care team emphasizes a personalized approach, tailoring care plans to meet individual needs and health goals.
TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services
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Medicare overall
2/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
3.17 total HPRDRN 0.44 · weekend 91%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
19 inspections101 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 365859
Overall: 2/5 · Health: 1/5 · Staffing: 1/5 · QM: 5/5
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Recent inspectionsShowing 12 of 19 inspections.
Health surveyJan 2026 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-810SS E — Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Health surveyNov 2025 · CMS18 deficiencies
- F-558SS D — Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- F-600SS J — Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F-602SS D — Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
- F-606SS F — Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
- F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F-610SS D — Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- F-627SS D — Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-690SS D — Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- F-697SS D — Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- F-710SS D — Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
- F-740SS E — Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
- F-759SS D — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-761SS D — 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.
- F-835SS F — Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-921SS F — Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Health surveyJun 2025 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-628SS D — Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Health surveyJan 2025 · CMS11 deficiencies
- F-550SS D — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-584SS E — Honor 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.
- F-656SS D — Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F-688SS D — Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- F-689SS D — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F-761SS D — 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.
- F-802SS F — Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- F-803SS E — 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.
- F-805SS D — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Fire safetyJan 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL16 deficiencies
- E-37SS F — Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- K-161SS F — Use approved construction type or materials.
- K-211SS F — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- K-225SS E — Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- K-291SS F — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- K-321SS F — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-324SS F — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-511SS F — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- K-521SS F — Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-741SS F — Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- K-753SS E — Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- K-920SS F — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- K-925SS E — Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Health surveyJan 2025 · CMS6 deficiencies
- F-689SS G — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-692SS D — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- F-755SS D — Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- F-759SS D — Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- F-803SS E — 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.
- F-804SS F — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Health surveyJun 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Health surveyMar 2024 · CMS3 deficiencies
- F-555SS E — Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-865SS E — Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Health surveyJan 2024 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-686SS D — Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- F-727SS F — Have 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.
- F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F-865SS E — Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Health surveyOct 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-660SS D — Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Health surveySep 2023 · CMS2 deficiencies
- F-880SS F — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-922SS F — Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Fire safetySep 2023 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL1 deficiencies
- K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
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Write a reviewOperated by LIONSTONE CARE (privately held) since 1992.
- Apr 2021
operator transition — STEIN, ABBA
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (50%) — STEIN, ABBA - Apr 2021
operator transition — KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (50%) — KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON