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Merit House LLC
4645 Lewis Ave, Toledo, OH 43612
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 99 beds, Merit House LLC serves Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1972.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (22, 16, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 43.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 60.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lucas Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 42 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.4 | 53.3 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.2% | 49.1% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (34 in the county, 922 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Sep 2024, 28 Apr 2022.
Severity mix: D ×31 E ×8 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jul 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0774 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 12 Dec 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0803 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Infection control inspection | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | C | Standard survey | 31 Dec 2024 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 28 Apr 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jun 2022 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2019 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2019 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2019 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2019 |
| 30 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2024 | Payment denial | — | 62 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.2%, RNs 63.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.7% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.0% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.8% | 7.5% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lucas County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes of Monclova Health Campus The | Maumee | 60 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 30.0 | — | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Lakes of Sylvania, The | Sylvania | 62 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 27.4 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Majestic Care of Toledo SNF | Toledo | 85 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 29.4 | $22K | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Advanced Healthcare Center | Toledo | 99 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 39 | 39.4 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Elizabeth Scott Community | Maumee | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 15.0 | — | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Lutheran Village At Wolfcreek | Holland | 67 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 43.3 | — | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Orchard Villa | Oregon | 136 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 25.0 | — | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Whitehouse Country Manor | Whitehouse | 90 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 41.1 | — | 4 Jun 2025 |
All 34 facilities in Lucas County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Merit House LLC been cited for?
43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Merit House LLC been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Merit House LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Merit House LLC?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Merit House LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Sep 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.