THE MERRIMAN

209 MERRIMAN RD, AKRON, OH 44303 · CCN 365859 · 55 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall1 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing1 of 5CMS quality4 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.

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

2025-11-26 — 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.

2025-01-09 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2023-02-15 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.86

state median 3.20

Weekend staffing gap

−6%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −4%

RN hours / resident / day

0.42

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

16%

share of all nursing hours

Days with zero RN hours reported

with residents present

Nursing staff turnover

65%

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 $134,475 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-11-26	Fine	$117,130
2025-01-09	Fine	$17,345

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the LIONSTONE CARE chain.

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

Ohio Valley Manor Care Center (RIPLEY, OH) — CMS overall4 of 5
BROOKVIEW HEALTHCARE CENTER (DEFIANCE, OH) — CMS overall2 of 5
ALS WOODSTOCK INC (WOODSTOCK, OH) — CMS overall1 of 5
MCCREA MANOR NSNG AND REHAB CTR LLC (ALLIANCE, OH) — CMS overall2 of 5
COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (CINCINNATI, OH) — CMS overall3 of 5
THE CONVALARIUM OF DUBLIN (DUBLIN, OH) — CMS overall1 of 5
EAST PARK CARE CENTER (BROOK PARK, OH) — CMS overall2 of 5
HEATHERDOWNS REHAB & RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER (TOLEDO, OH) — CMS overall2 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 62 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-01-27	F0810	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	J	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0602	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0606	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0609	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0627	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0710	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0740	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0835	Administration Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-11-26	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-06-26	F0628	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-06-26	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0802	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0803	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0805	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-23	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0692	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0803	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-01-09	F0804	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-06-27	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-03-14	F0555	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-03-14	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-03-14	F0865	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-01-30	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-30	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-30	F0727	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2024-01-30	F0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-01-30	F0865	Administration Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-10-07	F0660	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-09-19	F0922	Environmental Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-08-22	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-07-11	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-02-15	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-15	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-15	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-02-15	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-15	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-02-15	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-02-15	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-02-15	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2020-02-20	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-02-20	F0676	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-02-20	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	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 “THE MERRIMAN, AKRON” at medicare.gov/care-compare.