The Merriman
Akron, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365859) · 55 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $134,475
Phone: (330) 762-9341 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Merriman has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 1 star.
The Merriman reports total nurse staffing of about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 64.9% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $134,475.00 and 0 payment denials for The Merriman, and CMS also displays an abuse icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Merriman is a for-profit nursing home in Akron, Summit County, Ohio, certified for 55 beds with an average of 46.6 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since January 13, 1992. The facility is part of the Lionstone Care chain, which operates 24 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Merriman holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.17, with registered nurse hours of 0.44 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $134,475.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays an abuse icon for The Merriman, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator, Lionstone Care. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Merriman has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Ohio state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, The Merriman is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover of 64.9% and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $134,475.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse icon for The Merriman; there is no Special Focus status recorded in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Merriman is certified for 55 beds and has an average daily population of 46.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Lionstone Care chain, which operates 24 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Merriman has been certified since January 13, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; The Merriman scores 1, 1, 1, and 4 stars respectively on these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3307629341 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3307629341 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Merriman's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365859?state=OH.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.