About The Merriman
The Merriman, located in AKRON, OH, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose The Merriman
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.42 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LIONSTONE CARE network. This chain operates 22 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
The Merriman provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
|
| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 212 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 225 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 52.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 91.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 55.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 30.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 47.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 17.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 14.4% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 9 complaints
- 2024: 10 complaints
- 2025: 25 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 45 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. |
| 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. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 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. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Nov 30, 2025 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 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. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Nov 13, 2023 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| Nov 02, 2023 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Nov 02, 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. |
| Nov 02, 2023 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. |
| Nov 02, 2023 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jul 18, 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. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
MERRIMAN OPERATIONS LLC
Ownership Structure
- SOLOMON KAZARNOVSKY Direct: 50%
- ABBA STEIN Direct: 50%
Management & Direction
- ADAM CUSNER CORPORATE OFFICER
- ADAM CUSNER OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ADAM CUSNER ADP OF THE SNF
- JEFFREY DEGYANSKY CORPORATE OFFICER
- JEFFREY DEGYANSKY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- JEFFREY DEGYANSKY ADP OF THE SNF
- ELIEZER GOLDISH CORPORATE OFFICER
- ELIEZER GOLDISH OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ELIEZER GOLDISH ADP OF THE SNF
- SOLOMON KAZARNOVSKY OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SOLOMON KAZARNOVSKY ADP OF THE SNF
- ABBA STEIN CORPORATE OFFICER
- ABBA STEIN OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ABBA STEIN ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Western Reserve Masonic Comm | N/A | 5 |
| North Park Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Ohio Living Rockynol | N/A | 5 |
| Welsh Home The | N/A | 5 |
| Wooster Community Hospital Snf | N/A | 5 |
| Brookdale Westlake Village | N/A | 5 |
| Wadsworth Pointe | N/A | 5 |
| Pleasant View Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Pebble Creek Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| The Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
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- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
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- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact The Merriman directly at 3307629341. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
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