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The Merriman

For profit - Corporation  ·  209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44303  ·  See home’s Medicare page

Affiliated With Lionstone Care
People or companies with an ownership interest in or managerial control of this home, according to CMS data.
3.98
Nurse hours/resident/day
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
State Average: 3.6
82.5%
Nurse turnover
The percentage of nursing staff who stopped working at the home over a 12-month period.
State Average: 56.0%
60
Certified beds
Qualifying beds in the certified provider or supplier facility.
45
Average residents/day
Average number of residents based on daily census.
Direct owners are the layer of ownership closest to the nursing home while indirect owners have a stake in the nursing home but are further removed, like a company that owns the direct owner of a home. All owners listed below are people or companies who have at least a 5% stake in the nursing home. Entities with “managerial control” are those who conduct the day-to-day operations of the nursing home.
Direct owners
Solomon Kazarnovsky (50%)
Abba Stein (50%)
Indirect owners
No indirect owner information
Managerial control
Abba Stein since Apr, 2021
Managing employee(s)
No information available

Inspection Reports

45

total deficiencies

7

infection-related deficiencies

This home violated federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

Inspection reports document deficiencies, which are nursing homes’ failures to meet care requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services releases the last three standard inspection reports, as well as the last 36 months of complaint and infection-control reports.
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint report
2 deficiencies
D

to F
F

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiency — F0727
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0686
Failure to: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Oct 7, 2023
Complaint report
1 deficiency
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0660
Failure to: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Sep 19, 2023
Complaint report
2 deficiencies
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

F

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Environmental Deficiency — F0922
Failure to: Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Aug 22, 2023
Complaint report
3 deficiencies
D

to F
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0812
Failure to: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0584
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiency — F0600
Failure to: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Jul 11, 2023
Complaint report
1 deficiency
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0584
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Jun 27, 2023
Complaint report
1 deficiency
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0684
Failure to: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident's preferences and goals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Apr 24, 2023
Complaint report
7 deficiencies
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

D

to G
G

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0697
Failure to: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
G

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0584
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0550
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0660
Failure to: Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0760
Failure to: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0809
Failure to: Ensure 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Mar 17, 2023
Complaint report
2 deficiencies
F

Environmental Deficiency — F0921
Failure to: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Environmental Deficiency — F0924
Failure to: Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Feb 15, 2023
Standard report
8 deficiencies
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

$14,040 Fine
1 Payment Suspension
D

to G
G

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0686
Failure to: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
G

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0812
Failure to: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Environmental Deficiency — F0921
Failure to: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0677
Failure to: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0695
Failure to: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0806
Failure to: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0550
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Jan 3, 2023
Complaint report
7 deficiencies
D

to F
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0812
Failure to: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiency — F0609
Failure to: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiency — F0610
Failure to: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0686
Failure to: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0744
Failure to: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0805
Failure to: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0810
Failure to: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Sep 14, 2022
Complaint report
1 deficiency
D

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0755
Failure to: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Feb 18, 2022
Complaint report
1 deficiency
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

F

Infection Control Deficiency — F0888
Failure to: Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Jan 6, 2022
Complaint report
1 deficiency
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

$20,000 Fine
F

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Nov 18, 2021
Complaint report
1 deficiency
F

Environmental Deficiency — F0925
Failure to: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Mar 29, 2021
Complaint report
1 deficiency
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

$13,000 Fine
F

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Feb 20, 2020
Standard report
3 deficiencies
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0676
Failure to: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0550
Failure to: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Jan 10, 2019
Standard report
3 deficiencies
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0644
Failure to: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0697
Failure to: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0790
Failure to: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Penalties

$47K

total fines

1

payment suspension

A nursing home receives a penalty, either a fine or payment suspensions, when it has a serious health citation or fails to fix a citation. Fines may be imposed once per citation or regularly until the nursing home corrects the citation. Fines not associated with inspection reports can include fines for not reporting COVID-19 data or not complying with infection-control requirements. Payment suspensions are when the government stops payments to the nursing home until an issue is fixed. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services releases the last three years of penalty information.
Feb 15, 2023
$14,040 fine

Fine Breakdown:

$4,290 Fine

$9,750 Fine

1 Payment Suspension
Jan 6, 2022
Mar 29, 2021