THE MERRIMAN

CMS abuse icon · CCN 365859 · MERRIMAN OPERATIONS LLC · For profit - Corporation · LIONSTONE CARE chain · 55 certified beds · Summit · OH


THE MERRIMAN is a 55-bed nursing home in AKRON, Ohio. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1992-01-13. It averages 46.6 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at THE MERRIMAN?

CMS lists 64 health-inspection deficiencies for THE MERRIMAN since 2020-02-20, 53 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-01-27.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-01-27F0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.E
2025-11-26F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2025-11-26F0606, F0835, F0921Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. / Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F
2025-11-26F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.E
2025-11-26F0558, F0602, F0609, F0610, F0627, F0686, F0689, F0690, F0697, F0710, F0759, F0761, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-06-26F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-06-26F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D
2025-01-23F0802, F0812Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-01-23F0584, F0803Honor 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. / Ensure 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.E
2025-01-23F0550, F0656, F0688, F0689, F0695, F0761, F0805Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide 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. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D
2025-01-09F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-01-09F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F
2025-01-09F0803Ensure 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.E
2025-01-09F0692, F0755, F0759Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D
2024-06-27F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-03-14F0555, F0865Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.E
2024-03-14F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-01-30F0727Have 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.F
2024-01-30F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.E
2024-01-30F0684, F0686, F0842Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2023-10-07F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.D
2023-09-19F0880, F0922Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.F
2023-08-22F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-08-22F0584Honor 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.E
2023-08-22F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2023-02-15F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2023-02-15F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2023-02-15F0880, F0921Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2023-02-15F0550, F0677, F0695, F0806Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2020-02-20F0550, F0676, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D

Why was THE MERRIMAN fined 2 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-26Fine$117,130
2025-01-09Fine$17,345

How is THE MERRIMAN staffed relative to the OH average?

MeasureThis facilityOH average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.167633.68589
Total nursing staff turnover (%)64.948.7
Average number of residents per day46.673.7

Who owns THE MERRIMAN, and what chain is it in?

THE MERRIMAN is registered with CMS as For profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name MERRIMAN OPERATIONS LLC and belongs to the LIONSTONE CARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTKAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON, STEIN, ABBAsince 04/08/2021
CORPORATE OFFICERCUSNER, ADAM, DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY, GOLDISH, ELIEZER, STEIN, ABBAsince 01/01/2020
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLCUSNER, ADAM, DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY, GOLDISH, ELIEZER, KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON, STEIN, ABBAsince 01/27/2025
ADP OF THE SNFCUSNER, ADAM, DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY, GOLDISH, ELIEZER, KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON, STEIN, ABBAsince 01/27/2025

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