MERRY WOOD LODGE

Special Focus Facility candidate · CMS abuse icon · Elmore · AL · For profit - Limited Liability company · GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain · 124 certified beds · CCN 015019 · SUNBRIDGE HEALTHCARE LLC


MERRY WOOD LODGE operates 124 certified beds in ELMORE, Alabama. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1974-01-01. It averages 98.6 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at MERRY WOOD LODGE?

CMS lists 17 health-inspection deficiencies for MERRY WOOD LODGE since 2018-12-13, 9 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is L; the most recent health inspection was 2024-10-17.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2024-10-17F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-09-01F0835, F0867Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. / Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.L
2024-09-01F0600, F0607, F0610Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.J
2024-09-01F0812, F0814Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.F
2024-09-01F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.C
2020-03-03F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2020-03-03F0580, F0756, F0758, F0842Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2020-03-03F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2018-12-13F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E
2018-12-13F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D

Why was MERRY WOOD LODGE fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-09-01Fine$182,968

Has MERRY WOOD LODGE had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-10-0142

How is MERRY WOOD LODGE staffed relative to the AL average?

MeasureThis facilityAL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.239103.87825
Total nursing staff turnover (%)51.946.9
Average number of residents per day98.698.1

Who owns MERRY WOOD LODGE, and what chain is it in?

MERRY WOOD LODGE is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name SUNBRIDGE HEALTHCARE LLC and belongs to the GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTGENESIS HOLDINGS LLCsince 02/02/2015
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTFC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC, GEN OPERATIONS I LLC, GEN OPERATIONS II LLC, GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC, GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC, SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC, WHITMAN, ARNOLDsince 02/02/2015
CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEEBOLEN, JOELsince 03/01/2024
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEHUFFMAN, LARRYsince 03/01/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERBERG, MICHAEL, BRIDGEFORD, LAURA, MENDELSON, AVIsince 03/02/2015
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLBERG, MICHAELsince 03/02/2015
ADP OF THE SNFBOLEN, JOEL, HUFFMAN, LARRYsince 12/16/2024

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