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The Merriman
- Date Updated: April 01, 2025
- CMS Overall 5-Star Rating:
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Address: 209 MERRIMAN RD
AKRON OH 44303 Map - Phone: 330-762-9341
- Website: N/A
- Medicare Provider Number: 365859
- Participating in Medicare Since: January 13, 1992
- No. of Certified Beds: 55
- No. of Residents: N/A
- Occupancy: N/A
- Amount Fined: $14,040.00
- Complaints Filed: 43
- Accepts: Medicare and Medicaid
About The Merriman
The Merriman, located in AKRON, OH, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid. It is not part of a continuing care retirement community. It is not located in a hospital. The Merriman offers a range of services including skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized memory care. The center is equipped with modern amenities and a supportive environment designed to enhance the quality of life for its residents. With a focus on personalized care plans and community engagement.
- The Merriman is ranked #34 out of 38 facilities within a 10 mile radius and #149 out of 165 facilities within a 25 mile radius. See Ranking Report
- Review Specific City Measures
- CMS 5-Star Overall Rating is (2 out of 5):
- Current Trend: Improving
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Total Nursing Hours Spent Per Resident Per Day: 3.32
(The national average is 3.86 ) - The percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after a nursing home admission is Unknown .
- There is no indication of abuse occuring at The Merriman. (CMS flags facilities where abuse has either happened or is very likely.)
The Merriman Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity Name:
MERRIMAN OPERATIONS LLC
Owners:
- SOLOMON KAZARNOVSKY (DIRECT- 50%)
- ABBA STEIN (DIRECT- 50%)
Managers and Directors:
- SOLOMON KAZARNOVSKY (CORPORATE OFFICER)
- ABBA STEIN (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL)
- ABBA STEIN (CORPORATE OFFICER)
The Merriman Ratings and Inspection Scores
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) regularly inspects every skilled nursing facility. The results of the multi-day inspection is a series of star ratings. The health inspection scores are an absolute value, so you can compare one facility's score directly to another.
Ratings
| Overall Rating | 2: |
| Health Inspection Rating | 1: |
| Quality Rating | 5: |
| Staffing Rating | 1: |
Inspection Scores
| Cycle 1 Score (as of January 23, 2025) | 136 |
| Cycle 2 Score (as of February 15, 2023) | 244 |
| Cycle 3 Score (as of February 20, 2020) | 88 |
| Weighted All Cycles Score | 164 |
Complaints by Residents
This table shows complaints filed by residents in The Merriman:
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | 01/23/2025 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 01/23/2025 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 01/23/2025 |
| 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. | 01/23/2025 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 01/23/2025 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 01/09/2025 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 06/29/2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | 04/30/2024 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 04/30/2024 |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | 04/30/2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | 04/30/2024 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 04/30/2024 |
| Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | 04/30/2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 04/18/2024 |
| 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. | 04/18/2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 11/13/2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 11/13/2023 |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 11/13/2023 |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | 11/02/2023 |
| Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | 11/02/2023 |
| 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. | 11/02/2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 11/02/2023 |
| 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. | 07/18/2023 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | 07/18/2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 04/25/2023 |
| 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. | 04/25/2023 |
| Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | 04/25/2023 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | 04/25/2023 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | 04/25/2023 |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | 04/25/2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 04/25/2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 04/25/2023 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 04/25/2023 |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 04/25/2023 |
| Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | 04/25/2023 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 01/18/2023 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 01/18/2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 01/18/2023 |
| Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | 01/18/2023 |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | 01/18/2023 |
| Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | 01/18/2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 01/18/2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 09/28/2022 |
Nursing Hours Spent Per Patient
CMS provides detailed information about how long nursing staff spends with residents. This data includes nursing subcategories of Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and non-nursing Certified Nursing Assistants. More hours spend per patient should can indicate a better facility or it could indicate more complicated situations.
The nursing staff of The Merriman spends LESS time on average with its residents than the state average and LESS time than the national average for total nursing hours spent per resident.
| Type | Facility | State / National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | ||
| Hours | 0.27 | 0.62 / 0.67 |
| Case Mix | 0.72 | 0.70 / 0.67 |
| Adjusted | 0.25 | NA / NA |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | ||
| Hours | 1.16 | 0.96 / 0.87 |
| Case Mix | 0.93 | NA / NA |
| Adjusted | 1.08 | NA / NA |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | ||
| Hours | 1.89 | 2.12 / 2.32 |
| Case Mix | 2.48 | NA / NA |
| Adjusted | 1.76 | NA / NA |
| Total Licensed Staff | ||
| Hours | 1.43 | 1.59 / 1.54 |
| Physical Therapist (PT) | ||
| Hours | 0.00 | 0.05 / 0.07 |
| Total Nursing Hours Spent per Resident on Average | ||
| Hours | 3.32 | 3.70 / 3.86 |
| Case Mix | 4.13 | 4.06 / 3.84 |
| Adjusted | 3.09 | NA / NA |
Quality Measures
Quality measures are based both on patient survey information and on the results of actual claims that are filed with CMS. It is not clear what period is covered in the measures.
| Desc. | Perc./ State Avg. / Comparison | |
|---|---|---|
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Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission (qm521)
This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating |
Not Available | |
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Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit (qm522)
This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating |
Not Available | |
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Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm551)
This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating |
Not Available | |
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Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days (qm552)
This measure is considered when computing the 5-Star Overall Rating |
Not Available | |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased (qm401) |
4.3%
/
9.2% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (qm404) |
7.5%
/
6.2% Worse |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder (qm406) |
0.0%
/
0.4% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (qm407) |
0.0%
/
0.7% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (qm408) |
23.5%
/
21.5% Worse |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (qm409) |
0.0%
/
0.1% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury (qm410) |
1.7%
/
3.5% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm415) |
86.0%
/
91.9% Worse |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (qm419) |
6.7%
/
9.9% Better |
|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine (qm430) |
49.7%
/
77.8% Worse |
|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication (qm434) |
0.0%
/
1.4% Better |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened (qm451) | 9.6% / NA | |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication (qm452) |
26.0%
/
24.9% Worse |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm454) |
95.7%
/
93.9% Better |
|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine (qm472) |
39.1%
/
74.1% Worse |
|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (qm479) | 3.0% / NA | |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence (qm480) | 8.5% / NA | |
Hospitals Near The Merriman
Quite often skilled nursing facilities and hospitals work closely together to help patients recover or manage a terminal illness. Hospitals deals with acute care while nursing homes treat patients for a longer period of time. New residents at skilled nursing homes typically come from a hospital and nursing home residents may be readmitted to a hospital if their recovery does not proceed well. (Hospital readmission rates are closely monitored by CMS.) Consequently it is important that you consider which hospitals are near a nursing home which choosing one. Below is a list of hospitals near The Merriman.
The Merriman is near several hospitals, each with its own rating based on overall performance:
| Hospital | 5-Star Overall Rating |
|---|---|
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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER 1320 MERCY DRIVE NW CANTON, OH 44708 |
2 |
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SUMMA HEALTH SYSTEM 525 EAST MARKET STREET AKRON, OH 44309 |
2 |
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AULTMAN HOSPITAL 2600 SIXTH STREET SW CANTON, OH 44710 |
4 |
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AKRON GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER 1 AKRON GENERAL AVENUE AKRON, OH 44307 |
4 |
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ALLIANCE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 200 EAST STATE STREET ALLIANCE, OH 44601 |
4 |
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SUMMA WESTERN RESERVE HOSPITAL 1900 23RD STREET CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44223 |
4 |
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AHUJA MEDICAL CENTER 3999 RICHMOND ROAD BEACHWOOD, OH 44122 |
4 |
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SOUTH POINTE HOSPITAL 20000 HARVARD ROAD WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH 44122 |
4 |
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UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTER 6847 N CHESTNUT RAVENNA, OH 44266 |
4 |
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SOUTHWEST GENERAL HEALTH CENTER 18697 BAGLEY ROAD MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130 |
4 |
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CRYSTAL CLINIC ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER 3557 EMBASSY PARKWAY AKRON, OH 44333 |
5 |
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PARMA COMMUNITY GENERAL HOSPITAL 7007 POWERS BOULEVARD PARMA, OH 44129 |
5 |
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MEDINA HOSPITAL 1000 EAST WASHINGTON STREET MEDINA, OH 44256 |
5 |
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UH ST JOHN MEDICAL CENTER 29000 CENTER RIDGE ROAD WESTLAKE, OH 44145 |
5 |
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WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 1761 BEALL AVENUE WOOSTER, OH 44691 |
5 |
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FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL 18101 LORAIN AVENUE CLEVELAND, OH 44111 |
5 |
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MARYMOUNT HOSPITAL 12300 MCCRACKEN ROAD GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH 44125 |
5 |
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LODI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 225 ELYRIA STREET LODI, OH 44254 |
Not Available |
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AULTMAN ORRVILLE HOSPITAL 832 SOUTH MAIN STREET ORRVILLE, OH 44667 |
Not Available |
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AKRON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 1 PERKINS SQUARE AKRON, OH 44308 |
Not Available |
Ratings History for The Merriman
Medical Professionals Associated with The Merriman
These are the doctors who are affiliated with The Merriman. The data is from the most recent period. Historical data is not available.
- CHIMEZIE AMANAMBU ( INTERNAL MEDICINE )
- MARK SMITH ( INTERNAL MEDICINE )
Local Nursing Homes
When evaluating nursing homes, it's important to consider other nearby facilities to understand the available options and make comparisons. Below is a list of nursing homes near Brookline Healthcare and Rehabilitation, including Brookline itself. This list is ranked based on each home's health inspection scores, also known as the "weighted all cycles score." Additionally, we provide the facility's 5-star overall rating for a more complete view of its performance. If a nursing home has been flagged by CMS for abuse, you'll see a special icon () next to its name.
The data is based on the dataset as of April 01, 2025.
Our Analysis
Best and Worst Nursing Homes in AKRON, OH
Here is our analysis of the Best Nursing Homes in AKRON and Worst Nursing Homes in AKRON so that you can make better decisions when choosing a nursing home. You should also use these lists after choosing a home to stay abreast of changes.
Ownership Details for The Merriman
A list of all of the registered owners for The Merriman. This includes direct and indirect owners and managers.
Noted Deficiencies for The Merriman
A list of all of the deficiencies for the facility. This includes a description, type of deficiency, incident date and when the facility reports that the incident was corrected.
Nursing Hours Analysis for The Merriman
How long a nurse spends with a resident can be an important factor in their recovery. This page shows the average nursing hours spent per resident for RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PTs and all licensed staff.
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