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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Merriman is a distinguished assisted living and skilled nursing care facility in the heart of Akron, Ohio. Within its welcoming embrace, residents and patients discover a blend of warm indoor and inviting outdoor common spaces thoughtfully designed to provide comfort and relaxation. At The Merriman, a commitment to enhancing the quality of life is evident in their premium activities. These activities promote a healthy lifestyle and nurture a vibrant social life, recognizing the importance of social engagement in well-being.
What truly sets The Merriman apart is its exceptional staff, available around the clock to attend to medical, physical, and emotional needs. Regardless of the hour, their dedicated team ensures that residents and patients receive the required care and support. One notable aspect of The Merriman is its unique offering of assisted living and skilled nursing care on a single campus. This integrated approach ensures that residents and patients can access a continuum of care within a familiar and comforting environment.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 83rd out of 165 homes in Ohio.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
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28m per day | ▼ 26% State avg: 38m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
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1h 0m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 58m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
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1h 46m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 2h 8m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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2h 51m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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3m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
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29m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 25m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #140 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 165 homes in Ohio.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Ohio average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
State average 6.7
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
State average 30.9
State average 4.59
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 63 citations resulted from standard inspections; 41 of 63 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 63 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than State average
State average: 0.3
3
233% worse than State average
State average: 0.9
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jun 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Jun 26, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Jan 23, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
The Merriman is located in Akron, Ohio.
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1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Akron's city center to The Merriman's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.49 miles to nearest hospital (Akron Children's Hospital)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
54% better than Ohio average
Ohio average ratio: 2.14:1
6% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average: 8.1 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.9 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
1,979 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 45 | 20 | 65 | 8,651 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 22 | 41 | 3,462 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,570 | 90 | 99% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,434 | 80 | 88% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 25 | 33 | 1,344 | 82 | 90% | 9.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 2 | 5 | 917 | 71 | 78% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 1 | 4 | 458 | 64 | 70% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 445 | 61 | 67% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 1 | 3 | 424 | 56 | 62% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 381 | 65 | 71% | 4.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 260 | 65 | 71% | 4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 1 | 3 | 196 | 34 | 37% | 5.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 88 | 16 | 18% | 5.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 13 | 14% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 4 | 4% | 4.9 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
53
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.7
37% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 5.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
7.1
44% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 12.7
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
3.2%
54% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 6.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
5.7%
36% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 8.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.5%
43% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 22.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.8%
40% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average: 3.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.4%
64% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
49% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
37.3%
55% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average: 24.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.6%
14% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average: 8.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.7%
In line with Ohio average
Ohio average: 92.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
In line with Ohio average
Ohio average: 94.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
59.1%
24% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average: 78.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Ohio average
Ohio average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.1%
38% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average: 75.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
4.2%
442% worse than Ohio average
Ohio average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
54% lower than Ohio average
Ohio average: $69K
62% more fines than Ohio average
Ohio average: 1.9
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
86% more payment denials than Ohio average
Ohio average: 0.5
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jan 9, 2025 · $17K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 9, 2025
Last updated: Jan 2026
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Akron (Highland Square) | 55 | No | 70 | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| Sunrise of Gahanna |
AL
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MC
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