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Merriman Care Community

209 Merriman Rd

2.5(67 ratings)· Akron average: 3.8

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
55
Setting
Historic 1917 mansion on a five-acre estate
Medicare guidance
Admissions team clarifies Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays

What Families Think

Reviews of Merriman Care Community are overwhelmingly negative, with a 2.5-star average across 67 Google reviews describing serious lapses in staffing, cleanliness, and medication management. A smaller number of reviewers praise the historic building, certain dedicated staff members, and the therapy department, but these accounts are far outnumbered by reports of neglect and safety incidents.

The Good

  • Housed in a striking 1917 historic mansion
  • Some reviewers praise attentive, caring individual nurses
  • Therapy department singled out as strong
  • Management described by some as having open-door policy
  • Active social calendar and resident engagement noted

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of chronic understaffing and slow call-button response
  • Several reviewers describe dirty rooms, foul odors, unmopped floors
  • Repeated accounts of medication errors or missed doses
  • Serious safety incidents reported, including unsupervised wandering and a resident death
  • Communication breakdowns with families, unanswered calls and messages
  • Heavy reliance on agency staff cited as undermining consistent care

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Merriman Care Community is a senior living community in Akron, Ohio offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Outdoor Patio and Fitness Center. Families rate it 2.5 out of 5 across 67 reviews.

About Merriman Care Community

Merriman Care Community in Akron, Ohio offers a full spectrum of senior care services, including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and memory care. The community focuses on helping residents restore strength, confidence, and independence through individualized, compassionate care.

Residents live in modern, private accommodations designed for comfort and safety, with suites described as thoughtfully designed for restorative calm. The building includes fitness rooms and relaxation areas that support health and activity, along with warm lounges where residents and families can gather and build friendships.

Dining includes nutritious, chef-prepared meals served in a comfortable setting that supports daily routine and social connection. A bright, welcoming entry space greets residents and visitors.

Care planning at Merriman involves families directly, residents' families are encouraged to participate in care planning, attend care conferences, and communicate regularly with the care team. Skilled nursing stays typically range from a few days to several weeks and are focused on recovery and medical monitoring, while long-term care provides ongoing support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management for as long as needed, allowing residents to transition smoothly between levels of care if their needs change.

The admissions team is available to answer financial questions, including guidance on Medicare coverage for skilled nursing care when eligibility criteria are met, noting that such coverage does not extend to long-term custodial care.

Types of Care at Merriman Care Community

Assisted LivingHome Health and HospiceMemory CareRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Private Rooms

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Fitness Center
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Medical Staff
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Transportation Services
  • Walking Paths

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Merriman Care Community

2.5overall · 67 ratings combined

2.5★ on Google (67)

Ash Hanchu (Paw)

Apr 2026

via Google

do not listen to ppl saying the staff is attentive. they forget to order IMPORTANT MEDICINE and fail to give it on time even when it is ordered. they give horrible food and underfeed the residents. mistreats the people there constantly. my mother is in there and ive witnissed alot of it first hand. there are some kind staff but it doesnt outweigh the bad stuff. seriously get some new staff.

Kamiya Campbell

Apr 2026

via Google

This place is very filthy they had poop and blood all on the floor, they tried to make my grandma wear the clothes that she wore to the hospital to bed.

Janet Aughinbaugh

Jan 2026

via Google

Stay away from this place. Patience strung me along last year for weeks, promised me pics and recordings of the noise and sounds of a unit opening up. She never did. She was supposed to come up and see my place and what I had, she failed. She went on vacation instead. When I called her on it, she played dumb deaf stupid and idiot, WITH LAME APOLOGIES. She proved she wasn’t capable, competent responsible or professional. I talked to Tammy and told her everything, another lame apology. Since then I heard this place shouldn’t be anyones first choice from other places. Look elsewhere people!

Reva Link

Jan 2026

via Google

upon arrival at the Merriman on this past Saturday to visit my friend, my first impression was three staff. People hogging the front desk two were sitting on the desk. One behind the desk could not access the sign in book. The stench of the facility was offensive and very strong resident sitting in chairs all over the facility. Floors were dirty, had not been mopped. It appeared for days my friends room was deplorable. Her floor was dirty dirt stains, where it had not been mopped in apparently in days or even weeks there was no paper towel in the paper dispenser. Her bed did not look like it had been changed. She did not smell good. The furnishings in the facility is beaten up should be replaced. The wheelchair was dirty with urine and I had no place to sit in her room. The furniture is beat up taped chipped downright depressing. upon arrival at my friends room, the aid was there to assist her with eating and sitting her up, promise to go and get help and never return with the help. I sat there for an hour, and she never returned with the help so I assisted my friend to an upright position and moved her tray in front of her so she could have lunch. I would do that for my friend wherever she was, but to think that the staff never returned with the help she promised her is very sad and discouraging.Staff and management should do their job and make that place a better place for residents, I felt sorry for the residents that have to be there and the lack of care attention they are receiving. I wanted to take pictures, but I did not want to upset my friend because she had no other choice, but to be there

Lorine Beach

Jan 2026

via Google

We found our Dad in a wheelchair, isolated in a dark room alone, and confused because he had covid. WE had to call the ambulance. He was near death and no one called us. NO ONE CALLED. We thought he was dying and we couldn't see him. But, God gave us a miracle and they treated his Covid, and we could see him. They also told us his internal injuries could have been from the fall experienced recently. Which would explain his unwillingness to get out of bed. I also had to fight with the staff to make sure he had his meds. His family was there EVERYDAY. Why did his wife walk in find him and find him sprawled across the bed, soaked in urine? How did an Alzheimers Patient escape and freeze to death when they didn't know she was missing?

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Government Inspection History

15 inspection visits in the last three years, 100 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jan 27, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2026

Nov 26, 2025Health Complaint18 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 30, 2025

Jun 26, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 31, 2025

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 31, 2025

Jan 23, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard27 citations
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Honor 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2025

Jan 9, 2025Health Complaint6 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2024

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 23, 2025

Jun 27, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 29, 2024

Mar 14, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

Jan 30, 2024Health Complaint5 citations
  • Have 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2024

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 18, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 30, 2024

Oct 7, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 2, 2023

Sep 19, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 13, 2023

  • Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 2, 2023

Sep 13, 2023Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 13, 2023

Aug 22, 2023Health Complaint3 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 13, 2023

  • Honor 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 2, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 2, 2023

Jul 11, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 18, 2023

Feb 15, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 25, 2023

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 25, 2023

Feb 20, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 25, 2020

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 25, 2020

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 25, 2020

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 31, 2020

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2020

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2020

  • Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 25, 2020

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2020

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2020

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 25, 2020

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Merriman Care Community offer?

Merriman Care Community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Does Merriman Care Community offer respite or short-term stays?

Yes. Merriman Care Community lists respite and short-term care among its options. A respite stay gives a family caregiver a planned break while your loved one receives full care, and it also works as a low-commitment trial before a permanent move.

Where is Merriman Care Community located?

Merriman Care Community is located at 209 Merriman Rd in Akron, Ohio.

What do families say about Merriman Care Community?

Reviews of Merriman Care Community are overwhelmingly negative, with a 2.5-star average across 67 Google reviews describing serious lapses in staffing, cleanliness, and medication management. A smaller number of reviewers praise the historic building, certain dedicated staff members, and the therapy department, but these accounts are far outnumbered by reports of neglect and safety incidents.

How did Merriman Care Community do on recent health and safety inspections?

Merriman Care Community had 15 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 100 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Merriman Care Community?

Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with Merriman Care Community and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.

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