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THE MERRIMAN

209 MERRIMAN RD, AKRON, OH 44303 · CCN 365859

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Inspection history vs Ohio & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$134,475

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

LIONSTONE CARE

Facilities in chain

22

Chain avg overall

2.60 / 5

Inspection citations (75)1 immediate jeopardy3 actual harm

1. EF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2026-01-27 · Health

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

   Immediate jeopardy

4. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. FF0606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-11-26 · Health · corrected 2025-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0584Honor 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.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0688Provide 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.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. FF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0803Ensure 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.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-23 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2024-12-18

    Actual harm

34. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0803Ensure 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.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. FF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2025-01-09 · Health · corrected 2025-01-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-06-27 · Health · corrected 2024-06-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-01-30 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-30 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. FF0727Have 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.2024-01-30 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-01-30 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-01-30 · Health · corrected 2024-04-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2023-10-07 · Health · corrected 2023-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. FF0922Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.2023-09-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0584Honor 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.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-11-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-11-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. EF0584Honor 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.2023-07-11 · Health · corrected 2023-07-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-27 · Health · corrected 2023-07-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. EF0584Honor 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.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Actual harm

60. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0809Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-04-24 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-03-17 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. FF0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.2023-03-17 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-02-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-02-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-02-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Actual harm

68. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-02-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-02-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-02-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-02-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-02-15 · Health · corrected 2023-04-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2020-02-20 · Health · corrected 2020-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.