The Merriman, Akron, Ohio
- 73
- Citations from health inspectionsOhio average: 31 a home
- 4
- Residents harmed or put in dangerOhio average: 1.2 a home
- $134,475
- Fines from the federal governmentOhio average: $26,381 a home
- 1 out of 5
- Overall rating in starsOhio average: 3.2
The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files
12 inspection visits produced 73 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in three cases. Federal fines came to $134,475 (two fines).
A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.
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- The home's overall star rating
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for health inspections
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for staffing
- 1 out of 5
- Rating for quality of care
- 4 out of 5
- Nurse time for each resident
- 3.17 hours each dayThe Ohio average is 3.69 hours
- Time from registered nurses
- 0.44 hours each dayThe Ohio average is 0.64 hours
- Nursing staff who left during one year
- 64.9%against the Ohio average of 48.7%
- Beds that are certified
- 55
- Ownership
- Limited Liability company (for profit)
- Chain
- Lionstone Care, with 24 homes
- Street address
- 209 Merriman Rd, Akron, Ohio 44303
- County
- Summit
Each inspection's citations
Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.
15 citations dated July 22, 2026
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F791 Dental Services for Residents: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F777 Order X Rays and Report Results Promptly: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F740 Behavioral Health Care and Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F698 Dialysis Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Jan. 27, 2026
- F810 Special Eating Utensils and Mealtime Help: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
18 citations dated Nov. 26, 2025
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F740 Behavioral Health Care and Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F710 Doctor's Order to Admit and Ongoing Doctor Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F697 Pain Management: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F627 Safe Transfer or Discharge Meeting Resident Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F606 No Hiring People With Abuse Findings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F558 Meeting Residents' Needs and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated June 26, 2025
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F628 Required Transfer Paperwork and Notices: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
11 citations dated Jan. 23, 2025
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F805 Food Prepared to Meet Individual Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F802 Enough Kitchen Support Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Six citations dated Jan. 9, 2025
- F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated June 27, 2024
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
Three citations dated March 14, 2024
- F865 Written Quality Improvement Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F555 Right to Choose Own Doctor: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
Five citations dated Jan. 30, 2024
- F865 Written Quality Improvement Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
- F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
One citation dated Oct. 7, 2023
- F660 Discharge Planning That Meets Resident Goals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
Two citations dated Sept. 19, 2023
- F922 Backup Water Supply: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
Eight citations dated Feb. 15, 2023
- F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
- F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
- F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents.
- F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
- F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
Payment Denials and Fines
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 26, 2025 | Fine | $117,130 |
| Jan. 9, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
Ownership and Management of the Home
Two people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.
The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 365859. Other homes in Ohio.