MERRY WOOD LODGE

280 MT HEBRON ROAD, ELMORE, AL 36025 · CCN 015019 · 124 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 5 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

CMS currently lists this facility as: SFF Candidate (the Special Focus program tracks facilities with a persistent pattern of serious inspection findings).

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

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Serious inspection findings

2024-10-17 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-09-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0607, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2024-09-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0867, severity L)

Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

2024-09-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0835, severity L)

Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2024-09-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0610, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2024-09-01 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.99

state median 3.33

Weekend staffing gap

−7%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −12%

RN hours / resident / day

0.60

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

52%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $182,968 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-09-01	Fine	$182,968
2024-09-01	Payment Denial	payment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

KELLER LANDING (TUSCUMBIA, AL) — CMS overall5 of 5
COTTAGE OF THE SHOALS (TUSCUMBIA, AL) — CMS overall4 of 5
RIVER CITY CENTER (DECATUR, AL) — CMS overall1 of 5
MAGNOLIA RIDGE (GARDENDALE, AL) — CMS overall1 of 5
GLENWOOD CENTER (FLORENCE, AL) — CMS overall1 of 5
CYPRESS COVE CARE CENTER (MUSCLE SHOALS, AL) — CMS overall5 of 5
THE EARLWOOD (TORRANCE, CA) — CMS overall1 of 5
FOUNTAIN VIEW SUBACUTE AND NURSING CENTER (LOS ANGELES, CA) — CMS overall3 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: No harm, potential for minimal harm: 2 · Actual harm: 1 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 9 · Immediate jeopardy: 5

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2024-10-17	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-09-01	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-09-01	F0607	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-09-01	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2024-09-01	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-09-01	F0814	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-09-01	F0835	Administration Deficiencies	L	not recorded
2024-09-01	F0851	Administration Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2024-09-01	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	L	not recorded
2020-03-03	F0580	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-03-03	F0732	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	C	not recorded
2020-03-03	F0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-03-03	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-03-03	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2020-03-03	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2018-12-13	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2018-12-13	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “MERRY WOOD LODGE, ELMORE” at medicare.gov/care-compare.