Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
144
86 employees · 58 contractors · 28 on an average day The Merriman
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Akron, OH
ALM Inspection Grade
D
ALM's inspection grade is 65 / 100, a D — 19 points below the Ohio average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 65 / 100, a D — 19 points below the Ohio average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
The Merriman
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Akron, OH
ALM Inspection Grade
D
ALM's inspection grade is 65 / 100, a D — 19 points below the Ohio average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 65 / 100, a D — 19 points below the Ohio average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
2/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
The Merriman accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of The Merriman
The Merriman provides nursing home, hospice care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in the Highland Square neighborhood of Akron, Ohio. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice care supports needs at the end of life, while palliative care focuses on comfort. Respite care offers a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.
With 55 beds, The Merriman is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time counted for each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public coverage routes or the option to pay directly.
On-site rehabilitation services let residents receive therapy within the community without arranging transportation. An on-site salon and beautician provide hair and grooming services, while a doctor on staff makes physician services part of the community’s care. The Merriman may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing support, comfort-focused care, or a temporary stay.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 116th out of 170 nursing homes we track in Ohio for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 11m
This nursing home is ranked 116th out of 170 nursing homes we track in Ohio for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 11mStandout metric: RN, weekends is +43% above Ohio average
5 of 6 metrics below Ohio average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. 34 total: 5 of the facility's own employees and 29 agency contractors.
34 staff · 8.6-hour shifts
34m
↓ 12% · OH 38mThis facility: 34m per resident per day, 12% below the Ohio average of 38m (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 34 total: 5 of the facility's own employees and 29 agency contractors.
34 staff · 8.6-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. 40 total: 20 of the facility's own employees and 20 agency contractors.
40 staff · 8.2-hour shifts
56m
↓ 3% · OH 58mThis facility: 56m per resident per day, 3% below the Ohio average of 58m (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 40 total: 20 of the facility's own employees and 20 agency contractors.
40 staff · 8.2-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. 37 total: 34 of the facility's own employees and 3 agency contractors.
37 staff · 8.4-hour shifts
1h 41m
↓ 21% · OH 2h 8mThis facility: 1h 41m per resident per day, 21% below the Ohio average of 2h 8m (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. 37 total: 34 of the facility's own employees and 3 agency contractors.
37 staff · 8.4-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 20m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 20m
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.
2m
↓ 27% · OH 3mThis facility: 2m per resident per day, 27% below the Ohio average of 3m (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
2h 46m
↓ 16% · OH 3h 17mThis facility: 2h 46m per resident per day, 16% below the Ohio average of 3h 17m (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
36m
↑ 43% · OH 25mThis facility: 36m per resident per day, 43% above the Ohio average of 25m (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 28m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 28m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
144
86 employees · 58 contractors · 28 on an average day
144 total staff / 53 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
2.72 : 1
↑ 37% · OH 1.98This facility: 2.72 staff per resident, 37% above the Ohio average of 1.98 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
144 staff ÷ 53 residents
See full Ohio ranking →
Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
7.6 h
↓ 6% · OH 8.1 hThis facility: 7.6 h, 6% below the Ohio average of 8.1 h (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
19,682 staff hours this quarter
See full Ohio ranking →91.7% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Ohio average: 90.4% · Contractors this quarter: Registered Nurse (29), Licensed Practical Nurse (20), Certified Nursing Assistant (3), Nurse Practitioner (2), Medical Director (2), Occupational Therapy Aide (1), Occupational Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
55
Rank #121 / 183Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 121st out of 183 nursing homes we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
55
Rank #121 / 183Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 121st out of 183 nursing homes we track in Ohio for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Ohio facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Walk Score
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Rank #23 / 231Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 231 nursing homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Rank #23 / 231Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 23rd out of 231 nursing homes we track in Ohio for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Ohio facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
70
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #100 / 152Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 100th out of 152 nursing homes we track in Ohio for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its Statewide rank out of 152. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #100 / 152Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 100th out of 152 nursing homes we track in Ohio for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Ohio average, with its Statewide rank out of 152. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
79.1%
This home usually has availability
Based on 43.5 residents and 55 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
Lower than the Ohio average: 85%
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
166
days
About This Community
The Merriman is administered by Tammy Denton.
Resident Council
Director of NursingLesliel Mullen
Doctor on Staff
Diabetes Care
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Email
tdenton@merrimancare.com
Beauty Salon
Outdoor & Indoor Common Areas
Devotional Services On- & Off-Site
Resident satisfaction survey results
Every two years, the Ohio Department of Aging and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman organizations conduct a satisfaction survey among residents in long-term care facilities to assess their quality of care and life.
Average score
59 / 100
2025 – 2026 Period
Based on 22 completed resident interviews out of 46 eligible residents, collected August 2025 through January 2026. Ohio has not yet published statewide averages for this survey.
Care and services
85 / 100
Environment
76 / 100
Moving in
59 / 100
Facility culture
52 / 100
Caregivers
54 / 100
Spending time
57 / 100
Meals and dining
44 / 100
Based on the Ohio Long-Term Care Facility Resident Satisfaction Survey 2025-2026
Did (Do) the therapists help you set goals?
This facility93/100
Did (Do) you know who to speak to about your therapy progress?
This facility87/100
Are you able to do the things you want to do for yourself, with or without assistance?
This facility86/100
Can you decide how you spend your day?
This facility81/100
Did (Does) the therapy help you meet your goals?
This facility80/100
Have you gotten or are you getting physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy while living at this nursing home?
This facility68/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the Ohio Long-Term Care Facility Resident Satisfaction Survey 2025-2026
Are you able to get around your room easily, with or without assistance?
This facility96/100
With or without assistance, can you enjoy the outdoors if you want to, weather permitting?
This facility91/100
Do you feel you have enough privacy?
This facility86/100
With or without assistance, can you get to different places in the building?
This facility77/100
Do you feel safe here?
This facility73/100
Are your personal items safe here?
This facility59/100
Is it very clean here?
This facility48/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the Ohio Long-Term Care Facility Resident Satisfaction Survey 2025-2026
Do you remember what it was like when you first came to stay at this nursing home?
This facility86/100
Did you feel warmly welcomed as a new resident?
This facility82/100
Did you receive a thorough orientation to this facility?
This facility50/100
Were you given enough information to learn how things work here?
This facility50/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the Ohio Long-Term Care Facility Resident Satisfaction Survey 2025-2026
Do you enjoy spending time with anyone who lives here?
This facility82/100
Do you feel comfortable speaking up about things you don't like here?
This facility77/100
Are you involved in decisions about your care?
This facility71/100
Overall, are you satisfied with the care you receive here?
This facility55/100
Are your concerns taken care of in a timely way?
This facility52/100
Do the people who work here seem happy to work here?
This facility46/100
Do the people who work here tell you when rules, policies, and procedures change?
This facility40/100
Do the people who work here help you with technology, if you need help?
This facility37/100
Do the people who work here go above and beyond to give you a good life?
This facility33/100
Would you highly recommend this facility to someone who needs this type of care?
This facility27/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
Based on the Ohio Long-Term Care Facility Resident Satisfaction Survey 2025-2026
Do the people who work here tell you what they are doing when they care for you?
This facility71/100
Are the people who work here gentle with your care?
This facility68/100
Are the people who work here knowledgeable about your medical conditions and treatments?
This facility67/100
Do the same people care for you most of the time?
This facility67/100
Do the people who work here do everything they can to protect you from getting sick?
This facility57/100
Do the people who work here do things the way you want them done?
This facility50/100
Do the people who work here come quickly anytime you call or ask for help?
This facility36/100
Do the people who work here ever get angry at you? *
This facility36/100
Do the people who work here check on you often enough to see if you need anything?
This facility33/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
* Score shows the percentage of residents answering "No".
Based on the Ohio Long-Term Care Facility Resident Satisfaction Survey 2025-2026
Are you able to do the activities offered here, if you want?
This facility95/100
Do you usually enjoy how you spend your time?
This facility73/100
Do you have something to look forward to most days?
This facility73/100
Do you feel included in life here?
This facility65/100
Do you like the activities here?
This facility65/100
Do you have plenty of opportunities to do things that are meaningful to you?
This facility57/100
Do you feel as connected to the outside community as you want to be?
This facility50/100
Are there enjoyable things for you to do on the weekends, if you want?
This facility27/100
Do you spend too much time waiting for things to begin? *
This facility14/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
* Score shows the percentage of residents answering "No".
Based on the Ohio Long-Term Care Facility Resident Satisfaction Survey 2025-2026
Can you ask for different food to be added to the menu?
This facility75/100
Do you get enough to eat here?
This facility57/100
Do you look forward to mealtimes?
This facility41/100
Does the menu change often enough?
This facility36/100
Do you get enough fresh fruits and vegetables here?
This facility27/100
Do you like the food here?
This facility27/100
Scores represent percent of positive resident responses for each item, excluding "don't know" and "not applicable" responses and instances where the question was skipped.
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
65 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
19 points below the Ohio average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Concern
255 severity-weighted points (64 citations) · 3× higher than the typical CMS-certified OH facility (median: 73)
Enforcement
Concern
$134,475 in fines · 2 enforcement actions
Persistence
Typical
33 days to fix issues · about the same as the typical CMS-certified OH facility (median: 33)
Total health inspections
13
↑ 100% · OH 6.5This facility: 13, 100% above the Ohio average of 6.5 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
64
Rank #163 / 172Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 163rd out of 172 nursing homes we track in Ohio for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Ohio State average, with a ranking across all 172 OH facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 105% · OH 31.2This facility: 64, 105% above the Ohio average of 31.2 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.92
Rank #111 / 172Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 111th out of 172 nursing homes we track in Ohio for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Ohio mean across 172 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 3% · OH 4.77This facility: 4.92, 3% above the Ohio average of 4.77 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
64 of 64 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
1
↑ 233% · OH 0.3This facility: 1, 233% above the Ohio average of 0.3 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
2
↑ 122% · OH 0.9This facility: 2, 122% above the Ohio average of 0.9 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
61
↑ 107% · OH 29.4This facility: 61, 107% above the Ohio average of 29.4 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · OH 0.6This facility: 0, 100% below the Ohio average of 0.6 (among Ohio facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Jan 27, 2026 · 1 citation (Nutrition, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 16 of 64 citations · 10 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jan 27, 2026
1 citation
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nov 26, 2025
18 citations
Abuse/Neglect critical citation
Corrected
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
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Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
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Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
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Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
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Administration moderate citation
Corrected
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Environmental moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
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Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Jun 26, 2025
2 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jan 23, 2025
11 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Nutrition moderate citation
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Quality of Care moderate citation
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Care Planning moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
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Jan 09, 2025
6 citations
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
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Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
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Pharmacy moderate citation
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Quality of Care serious citation
Corrected
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Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jun 27, 2024
1 citation
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Mar 14, 2024
3 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
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Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
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Jan 30, 2024
5 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
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Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
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Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Oct 07, 2023
1 citation
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Sep 19, 2023
2 citations
Environmental moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Showing the 50 most recent of 64 citations.
Top deficiency categories
Share of 64 citations
Quality of Life & Care
16 deficiencies (25%)
Nutrition & Dietary
12 deficiencies (19%)
Resident Rights
9 deficiencies (14%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
6 deficiencies (9%)
Pharmacy Services
5 deficiencies (8%)
Infection Control
4 deficiencies (6%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
4 deficiencies (6%)
Administration
3 deficiencies (5%)
Environmental
3 deficiencies (5%)
Nursing & Physician Services
2 deficiencies (3%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
22 of 64 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 42 of 64 resulted from complaint investigations.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
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.
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Enforcement
Penalties and fines
Penalties and fines
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 Aug 2026
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Latest: Nov 26, 2025 · $117,130 civil money penalty
Nov 26, 2025 · $117,130 civil money penalty
Jan 9, 2025 · $17,345 civil money penalty
Total fines
$134,475
↑ 89% · OH $71KThis facility: $134,475, 89% above the Ohio average of $71,175. Average among the 320 Ohio facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #164 / 172Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 164th out of 172 nursing homes we track in Ohio for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Ohio average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 172 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
2
↑ 26% · OH 1.59This facility: 2, 26% above the Ohio average of 1.59. Average among the 320 Ohio facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
OH avg 0.54Ohio average: 0.54. Average among the 320 Ohio facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Penalty history · past 3 years
Nov 26, 2025
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$117,130
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$117,130
Jan 9, 2025
Civil money penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$17,345
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
$17,345Fine amount comparison
This facility
$134,475
Ohio average
$71,175
US average
$67,417
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. Ohio and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Ohio average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 6% · OH 4.7This facility: 5.0, 6% above the OH average of 4.7 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
4.3
Score · lower is better
↓ 10% · OH 4.8This facility: 4.3, 10% below the OH average of 4.8 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
8.5
Score · lower is better
↓ 23% · OH 11.1This facility: 8.5, 23% below the OH average of 11.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.11 long-stay measures: 5 better, 5 worse, 1 near OH average
4 short-stay measures: 1 better, 2 worse, 1 without a benchmark
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 11 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.4%
↓ 18% · OH 5.3This facility: 4.4, 18% below the OH average of 5.3 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.4%
↓ 18% · OH 5.3This facility: 4.4, 18% below the OH average of 5.3 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
2.2%
↓ 65% · OH 6.1This facility: 2.2, 65% below the OH average of 6.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
2.2%
↓ 65% · OH 6.1This facility: 2.2, 65% below the OH average of 6.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.0%
↓ 11% · OH 21.4This facility: 19.0, 11% below the OH average of 21.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.0%
↓ 11% · OH 21.4This facility: 19.0, 11% below the OH average of 21.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · OH 0.4This facility: 0.0, 100% below the OH average of 0.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
↓ 100% · OH 0.4This facility: 0.0, 100% below the OH average of 0.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
↑ 38% · OH 3.2This facility: 4.4, 38% above the OH average of 3.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
↑ 38% · OH 3.2This facility: 4.4, 38% above the OH average of 3.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
↑ 60% · OH 3.4This facility: 5.4, 60% above the OH average of 3.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.4%
↑ 60% · OH 3.4This facility: 5.4, 60% above the OH average of 3.4 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.4%
↓ 13% · OH 6.2This facility: 5.4, 13% below the OH average of 6.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.4%
↓ 13% · OH 6.2This facility: 5.4, 13% below the OH average of 6.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
56.1%
↑ 86% · OH 30.1This facility: 56.1, 86% above the OH average of 30.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
56.1%
↑ 86% · OH 30.1This facility: 56.1, 86% above the OH average of 30.1 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.7%
↑ 55% · OH 8.8This facility: 13.7, 55% above the OH average of 8.8 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.7%
↑ 55% · OH 8.8This facility: 13.7, 55% above the OH average of 8.8 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.7%
↓ 7% · OH 92.7This facility: 85.7, 7% below the OH average of 92.7 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.7%
↓ 7% · OH 92.7This facility: 85.7, 7% below the OH average of 92.7 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
↑ 4% · OH 94.5This facility: 98.2, 4% above the OH average of 94.5 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.2%
↑ 4% · OH 94.5This facility: 98.2, 4% above the OH average of 94.5 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 4 measures
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
4.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
4.2%
Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · OH 1.2This facility: 0.0, 100% below the OH average of 1.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
↓ 100% · OH 1.2This facility: 0.0, 100% below the OH average of 1.2 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
47.0%
↓ 40% · OH 78.5This facility: 47.0, 40% below the OH average of 78.5 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
47.0%
↓ 40% · OH 78.5This facility: 47.0, 40% below the OH average of 78.5 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.1%
↓ 38% · OH 75.6This facility: 47.1, 38% below the OH average of 75.6 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
47.1%
↓ 38% · OH 75.6This facility: 47.1, 38% below the OH average of 75.6 (among OH facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
The Merriman’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 170 Ohio nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Profitable on care
23.0% operating margin
+14.5 pts vs prior year
Positive margin in 5 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $1.6M after other income.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends less on payroll than most Ohio homes
41.4% payroll share of revenue
OH average 54.7%Rank #162 / 170Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 162nd out of 170 nursing homes we track in Ohio for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $0.2M while revenue rose $1.3M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Ohio homes.
Revenue & profit
Profitable on care
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2016 → 2024Trend | OH median | Compared with OH homesRank in OH | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $7.1M | +$1.3M | Trend 20162024 | OH median $9.8M | Rank in OH Rank #122 / 170Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 122nd out of 170 nursing homes we track in Ohio for net patient revenue. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 28% of homes | Below OH median Higher net patient revenue than 28% of OH homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $5.5M | +$0.2M | Trend 20162024 | OH median — | Rank in OH Not ranked | Within revenue Operating expenses are lower than net patient revenue, so resident care covers its costs. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | $1.6M | +$1.1M | Trend 20162024 | OH median — | Rank in OH Not ranked | Profit, growing Resident care made money this year, more than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | 23.0% | +14.5 pts | Trend 20162024 | OH median — | Rank in OH Not ranked | Healthy margin More than 5% of revenue is left after operating expenses. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $0.0M | — | Trend — | OH median — | Rank in OH Not ranked | Adds to profit Income from outside resident care, on top of the profit from care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | $1.6M | +$0.9M | Trend — | OH median — | Rank in OH Not ranked | Profit The bottom line is above zero after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends less of revenue on staff than most Ohio homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2016 → 2024Trend | OH median | Compared with OH homesRank in OH | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $3.0M | +$0.2M | Trend 20162024 | OH median $5.4M | Rank in OH Rank #145 / 170Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 145th out of 170 nursing homes we track in Ohio for payroll costs. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 15% of homes | Below OH median Higher payroll than 15% of OH homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 41.4% | −5.7 pts | Trend 20162024 | OH median 53.9% | Rank in OH Rank #162 / 170Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 162nd out of 170 nursing homes we track in Ohio for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Ohio average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Ohio that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 5% of homes | 13.3 pts under OH average The OH average is 54.7% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2016–2024 2 charts · OH benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income No report
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Ohio payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin OH payroll average No report
Year-by-year data, 2016–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021no report | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $6.2M | $5.7M | $5.7M | $5.1M | $4.4M | $4.5M | $5.8M | $7.1M | |
| Operating expenses | $6.1M | $5.8M | $5.4M | $5.0M | $4.9M | $4.9M | $5.3M | $5.5M | |
| Net patient income | $0.1M | −$0.0M | $0.4M | $0.1M | −$0.5M | −$0.4M | $0.5M | $1.6M | |
| Operating margin | 1.3% | −0.6% | 6.4% | 1.3% | −11.0% | −8.3% | 8.5% | 23.0% | |
| Net income | $0.1M | −$0.0M | $0.4M | $0.1M | $0.5M | −$0.0M | $0.7M | $1.6M | |
| Payroll costs | $3.0M | $2.9M | $2.9M | $2.8M | $2.8M | $2.7M | $2.7M | $3.0M | |
| Payroll share of revenue | 48.4% | 50.7% | 49.7% | 55.3% | 64.1% | 58.4% | 47.1% | 41.4% | |
| Beds | 136 | 136 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 55 | |
| Gross revenue | $7.0M | $6.7M | $6.5M | $5.6M | $4.9M | $6.8M | $5.8M | $8.4M | |
| Salaries | $2.7M | $2.6M | $2.5M | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.3M | $2.4M | $2.6M | |
| Wage-related costs | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.3M | $0.4M | $0.4M | |
| Contract labor | $0.6M | $0.5M | $0.5M | $0.5M | $0.3M | $0.7M | $0.6M | $0.5M | |
| Other operating costs | $3.1M | $2.9M | $2.5M | $2.2M | $2.1M | $2.3M | $2.6M | $2.5M | |
| Net patient revenue per day | $179 | $188 | $297 | $263 | $257 | $350 | $364 | $398 | |
| Cost per day | $176 | $189 | $278 | $259 | $285 | $379 | $333 | $307 | |
| Average length of stay | 114.3 days | 64.2 days | 172.5 days | 156.6 days | 172.4 days | 197.0 days | 297.3 days | 165.7 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Arriving
106 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
10 · 9%
Medicaid
80 · 75%
Private pay & other
16 · 15%
Resident snapshot
53 residents · Jun 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
3 · 6%
Medicaid
38 · 72%
Private pay & other
12 · 23%
Leaving
108 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
12 · 11%
Medicaid
80 · 74%
Private pay & other
16 · 15%
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Ohio average is: 54.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Ohio Living Rockynol | NH AL CCRC IL MC SNF | Akron (Highland Square) | 125
Facility
125
OH AVG
82
Rank
#90 / 183 | ? | - | - | 3.70 | -69% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#1 / 172 | 4
Facility
4
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#2 / 172 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#10 / 172 | - | 32 | A+ |
65
Facility
65
OH AVG
42
Rank
#40 / 231 | Laurence Gumina | $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG
$10.4M
Rank
#150 / 170 | $2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG
$5.5M
Rank
#162 / 170 | 47.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
47.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
OH AVG
54.7%
Rank
#141 / 170 | 365051 | ||||
| Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehab Center | NH SNF | Akron (Cascade Valley) | 155
Facility
155
OH AVG
82
Rank
#9 / 183 | B+ |
86.7%
Facility
86.7%
OH AVG
85%
Rank
#34 / 152 | +2% | 2.51
Facility
2.51
OH AVG
3.48
Rank
#161 / 170 | -39% | -28% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#1 / 172 | 23
Facility
23
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#72 / 172 | 4.6
Facility
4.6
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#97 / 172 | - | 134 | A+ |
5
Facility
5
OH AVG
42
Rank
#223 / 231 | Foundations Health LLC | $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$10.4M
Rank
#29 / 170 | $8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$5.5M
Rank
#14 / 170 | 58.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
58.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
54.7%
Rank
#42 / 170 | 365134 | ||||
| Highland Square Nursing & Rehabilitation | NH HOS RC SNF | Akron (Highland Square) | 91
Facility
91
OH AVG
82
Rank
#69 / 183 | C- |
77.9%
Facility
77.9%
OH AVG
85%
Rank
#126 / 152 | -8% | 3.13
Facility
3.13
OH AVG
3.48
Rank
#158 / 170 | -35% | -10% | $299.8k
Facility
$299.8k
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#172 / 172 | 55
Facility
55
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#154 / 172 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#44 / 172 | 5 | 71 | - |
39
Facility
39
OH AVG
42
Rank
#127 / 231 | Amy Martin | $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$10.4M
Rank
#126 / 170 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$5.5M
Rank
#129 / 170 | 52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
52.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
54.7%
Rank
#92 / 170 | 365316 | ||||
| The Merriman | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Akron (Highland Square) | 55
Facility
55
OH AVG
82
Rank
#121 / 183 | D |
79.1%
Facility
79.1%
OH AVG
85%
Rank
#100 / 152 | -7% | 3.18
Facility
3.18
OH AVG
3.48
Rank
#116 / 170 | +156% | -9% | $134.5k
Facility
$134.5k
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#164 / 172 | 64
Facility
64
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#163 / 172 | 4.9
Facility
4.9
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#111 / 172 | 3 | 44 | - |
70
Facility
70
OH AVG
42
Rank
#23 / 231 | - | $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$10.4M
Rank
#122 / 170 | $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
$5.5M
Rank
#145 / 170 | 41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
41.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
OH AVG
54.7%
Rank
#162 / 170 | 365859 | ||||
| Pebble Creek Healthcare Center | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Akron | 150 | ? | 95.2% | +12% | 3.48
Facility
3.48
OH AVG
3.48
Rank
#77 / 170 | -2% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
OH AVG
$81.1k
Rank
#1 / 172 | 7
Facility
7
OH AVG
31.2
Rank
#10 / 172 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
OH AVG
4.8
Rank
#6 / 172 | - | 143 | - |
22
Facility
22
OH AVG
42
Rank
#180 / 231 | Cari Templeton | $18.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$18.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
OH AVG
$10.4M
Rank
#11 / 170 | $8.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 03/2025
OH AVG
$5.5M
Rank
#15 / 170 | 47%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility
47%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
OH AVG
54.7%
Rank
#144 / 170 | 365727 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Merriman
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 What neighborhood is The Merriman in?
The Merriman is in the Highland Square neighborhood of Akron.
02 Who is the Director of Nursing at The Merriman?
Lesliel Mullen is the Director of Nursing at The Merriman.
03 Is The Merriman in a walkable area?
The Merriman has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
04 What is the occupancy rate at The Merriman?
The Merriman's occupancy is 79.1%.
05 Are pets allowed at The Merriman?
No, The Merriman has a no-pet policy.
06 What is the best email address for The Merriman?
The team at The Merriman can be reached at info@merrimancare.com.
07 Does The Merriman operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Merriman is registered as a for-profit in OH.
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