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Miller'S Merry Manor
500 Walkerton Tr, Walkerton, IN 46574
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.
Miller'S Merry Manor is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Walkerton, Indiana, certified for 107 beds and caring for about 49 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Indiana median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 0, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.9.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Indiana median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Joseph Co. median | Indiana median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 21 | 19 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.0 | 23.4 | 22.9 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.8% | 43.1% | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (18 in the county, 507 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: Indiana average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Dec 2025, 18 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 Dec 2025 | 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 | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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 | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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 | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Indiana average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.8%, RNs 28.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Indiana median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.6% | 8.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.9% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.8% | 9.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.3% | 3.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.3% | 11.4% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Johnson Memorial Hospital. Chain: Miller'S Merry Manor (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2013 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Miller'S Health Systems Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Theracare Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2023 |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Miller'S Health Systems Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Millers Merry Manor Walkerton LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Mmm-Invest Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
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 St. Joseph County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | South Bend | 144 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 9.0 | — | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Milton Home, The | South Bend | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 44.1 | — | 5 Jan 2026 |
| West Bend Nursing and Rehabilitation | South Bend | 157 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 11.5 | — | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Belltower Health & Rehabilitation Center | Granger | 96 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 22.9 | — | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Creekside Village | Mishawaka | 100 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Hamilton Grove | New Carlisle | 85 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 34.1 | — | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Miller'S Merry Manor | New Carlisle | 70 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 15.7 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Wellbrooke of South Bend | South Bend | 70 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 24.3 | — | 20 Apr 2026 |
All 18 facilities in St. Joseph County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Miller'S Merry Manor been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Indiana median is 19 per facility.
Has Miller'S Merry Manor been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Miller'S Merry Manor compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Indiana median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Miller'S Merry Manor?
It is part of the Miller'S Merry Manor chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Johnson Memorial Hospital, Forvis Mazars LLP and Johnson Memorial Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Miller'S Merry Manor last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Dec 2025.
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.