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The Merriman
209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44303
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.
The Merriman is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Akron, Ohio, certified for 55 beds and caring for about 47 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 64 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (30, 16, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 116.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $134K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 64.9%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Summit Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 64 | 27 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 116.4 | 34.3 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.9% | 52.2% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $134,475 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (43 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 Jan 2025, 15 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×37 E ×11 F ×13
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan 2026 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Nov 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | 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 | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 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 | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 23 Jan 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | 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 | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 9 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jan 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0555 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2024 |
| 7 Oct 2023 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Sep 2023 | F0922 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Nov 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 15 Feb 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 25 Apr 2023 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2020 |
| 20 Feb 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | Fine | $117,130 | |
| 9 Jan 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.9%, RNs 66.7%; 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 | 4.3% | 4.3% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 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 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.7% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Merriman Operations Llc. Chain: Lionstone Care (24 facilities).
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 Summit County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia At Sumner | Copley | 48 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 37.5 | — | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Falls Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Cuyahoga Falls | 108 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 13.9 | — | 2 May 2025 |
| Heather Knoll Retirement Village | Tallmadge | 115 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 7.8 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Northfield Village Retirement Community | Northfield | 70 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 25.7 | — | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Ohio Living Rockynol | Akron | 36 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 11.1 | — | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Pebble Creek Healthcare Center | Akron | 150 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 4.7 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Regency Care of Copley | Akron | 70 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 37.1 | — | 2 Dec 2025 |
| The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Tallmadge | 75 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 10.7 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 43 facilities in Summit County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Merriman been cited for?
64 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has The Merriman been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $134K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Merriman compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Merriman?
It is part of the Lionstone Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Merriman last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 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.