Nursing homeActive
The Merriman
209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44303330762934155 certified beds · 47 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
13
since 2020
Deficiencies
64
● 0● 61● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$134,475
2 fines
Last survey
2026-01-27
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 1
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Ohio Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-26 | Complaint | 0171 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-26 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-23 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-09 | Complaint | 051 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-06-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-03-14 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-30 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-07 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-19 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-22 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-02-15 | Standard | 071 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-02-20 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Ohio Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-28Record 365859-20260127-F810
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F600
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F558
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F602
F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Scope/severity FStandard
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F606
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F610
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F627
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F690
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F697
F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F710
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F740
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F761
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F835
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-11-30Record 365859-20251126-F921
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 365859-20250626-F628
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-31Record 365859-20250626-F812
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F584
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F656
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F695
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F761
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F802
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F803
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F805
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-13Record 365859-20250123-F812
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-12-18Record 365859-20250109-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-23Record 365859-20250109-F692
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-23Record 365859-20250109-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-23Record 365859-20250109-F759
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-23Record 365859-20250109-F803
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-23Record 365859-20250109-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-29Record 365859-20240627-F812
F555Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 365859-20240314-F555
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 365859-20240314-F842
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 365859-20240314-F865
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 365859-20240130-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 365859-20240130-F686
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-18Record 365859-20240130-F727
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 365859-20240130-F842
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity EStandard
Records
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-30Record 365859-20240130-F865
F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-02Record 365859-20231007-F660
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-13Record 365859-20230919-F880
F922Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-02Record 365859-20230919-F922
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-02Record 365859-20230822-F584
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-02Record 365859-20230822-F600
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-13Record 365859-20230822-F812
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-04-25Record 365859-20230215-F686
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-25Record 365859-20230215-F550
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-25Record 365859-20230215-F677
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-25Record 365859-20230215-F695
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-25Record 365859-20230215-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-25Record 365859-20230215-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-25Record 365859-20230215-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-04-25Record 365859-20230215-F921
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-25Record 365859-20200220-F550
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-25Record 365859-20200220-F676
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-25Record 365859-20200220-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-26 | Civil money penalty | $117,130 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-01-09 | Civil money penalty | $17,345 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.44
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.17
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.69 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.80
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.28 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover65%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 49% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover67%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.4% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 13.7% | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 4.3% | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.4% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 28.6% | 25.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazarnovsky, Solomon Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Stein, Abba Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Cusner, Adam Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Degyansky, Jeffrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldish, Eliezer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kazarnovsky, Solomon Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stein, Abba Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cusner, Adam Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cusner, Adam Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Degyansky, Jeffrey Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Degyansky, Jeffrey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldish, Eliezer Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldish, Eliezer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kazarnovsky, Solomon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stein, Abba Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stein, Abba Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Lionstone Care — 24 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Ohio.
No county cost figures on file for Summit.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Akron | 0.6 mi | 2026-01-14 | 0180 |
| Ohio Living Rockynol Akron | 0.8 mi | 2024-06-20 | 000 |
| Highland Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Akron | 0.8 mi | 2025-09-18 | 0255 |
| Divine Rehabilitation And Nursing At Canal Pointe Akron | 1.5 mi | 2025-09-12 | 0390 |
| Bath Creek Estates Cuyahoga Falls | 4.4 mi | 2026-03-26 | 0120 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |