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Merry Wood Lodge

280 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore, AL 36025

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(334) 567-8484

Pricing Details

In our commitment to transparency, we gathered up-to-date pricing information directly through a comprehensive interview with this community on Jan. 9, 2024. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Pricing for Skilled Nursing Facility

Semi-Private Room: $7,951 per month

Private Room: $8,302 per month

Respite Care

Minimum stay: 5 days

Extended stay: Pay out of pocket

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Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,921
  • Average State Price: $3,917
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Exclusive Interview Insights

    Our team personally reached out and conducted an insightful interview with this community on Jan. 9, 2024. Here's what we learned:

    Facility Overview

    The senior living community in question is a skilled nursing facility that offers specialized care, including a dedicated dementia unit. The facility provides both long-term care options and short-term respite care services.

    Availability

    Currently, there is a waitlist for the dementia unit, and no long-term beds are available at the moment. However, there are two beds available in the dementia unit for immediate occupancy.

    Respite Care

    Respite care is available for short-term stays with a minimum duration of five days. After the initial period, residents have the option to extend their stay on a pay-out-of-pocket basis.

    Staffing and Medical Support

    The facility is staffed with a range of healthcare professionals to ensure residents receive comprehensive care. This includes:

    • An RN who is the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) present every day
    • An RN serving as a unit manager on-site all day
    • An RN for infection control available every day
    • Floor nurses who are mostly LPNs, with an RN available on the night shift
    • Med techs utilized as necessary
    • A visiting physician, Dr. Boland, who comes in every Friday

    Safety Measures

    For safety, all residents have access to call lights in their rooms. However, the facility does not provide personal emergency pendants as it is a skilled nursing facility rather than an assisted living community.

    Addressing Resident Complaints

    If residents have complaints, they can speak to the social worker or file a formal grievance to have their concerns addressed.

    Family Communication

    Communication with residents' families is primarily conducted through phone calls, especially for important updates. The facility's visiting hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM, allowing families to visit their loved ones freely within this timeframe. Any changes to visiting hours or other important information are communicated directly by the nursing staff to the families.

    Online Presence and Updates

    The facility maintains an online presence through a Facebook page, which may be used to share updates and information about events, especially during holidays.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.4
    Merry Wood Lodge
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 44 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 1 communities in Elmore
  • Ranking in State: 194 out of 423 communities in AL
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    5.4
    Genesis HealthCare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1256 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Alabama

    Employee Staff C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers praise the caring and professional staff, highlighting their dedication to residents' well-being.
    • Several reviews commend the facility for its cleanliness and the variety of activities available for residents.
    • Family members of residents appreciate the regular updates and communication from the staff, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, receive positive mentions for their effectiveness and the staff's encouragement.
    • The memory care unit is noted for its attentive and experienced staff, with activities designed to engage residents.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One reviewer reports an issue with stolen belongings and has filed complaints with the VA and the State of Alabama.
    • Concerns about the facility's responsiveness to inquiries and communication issues, particularly in returning calls and answering the phone.
    • Allegations of elder abuse and neglect, including a specific claim of a resident being physically harmed.
    • A reviewer expresses shock over the presence of snakes in the facility, attributing it to the building's location on a swamp.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews highlight the exceptional care and environment, a few raise serious concerns about safety and management.
    • The majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with specific staff members frequently mentioned for their outstanding service.
    • Some families have had excellent experiences with their loved ones' care, while others have faced challenges in communication and safety.


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    Health

    ShortStay care

    LongTerm care

    Respite care

    Attending Physicians

    Registered Nurses

    Colostomy care


    Services

    Interpreter services

    Care planning

    Person-centered care

    Short-term rehabilitation


    Activities

    Cultural, educational, religious and social activities

    Recreation activities

    VA Contracted

    Activity room


    Community Amenities

    Sunroom

    Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)

    Conveniently Located

    Beauty Salon / Barber Services

    Complimentary laundry facility on-site

    Housekeeping


    Room Amenities

    Private and Semi-Private Rooms

    Cable Television

    Fully air conditioned

    Individual climate control

    Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits

    Telephone


    Dining

    Dining Room

    In-room dining options

    Private dining rooms for family gatherings

    Dietary and nutrition needs management



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 1, 1974
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 124
    Total current residents: 94
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2020-03-10 2020-03-27 D Egress Deficiencies Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
    2020-03-10 2020-03-27 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-17 D Smoke Deficiencies Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-17 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-04-04 2018-04-04 D Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2018-04-04 2018-05-09 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2018-04-04 2018-05-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-04-04 2018-04-04 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2020-03-03 2020-04-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2020-03-03 2020-04-01 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Post nurse staffing information every day.
    2020-03-03 2020-04-01 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    2020-03-03 2020-04-01 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2020-03-03 2020-04-01 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-03-03 2020-04-01 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-17 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-17 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-03-29 2018-05-03 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2018-03-29 2018-05-03 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-03-29 2018-05-03 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-03-02 $78,677
    2019-03-02 $78,676

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Millbrook which is 6.0 miles away and has a population of 15,314 (small town).
    • The average income is $40,025, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 85
      • Low Temperature: 48
      • Average Temperature: 68.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 169 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 194 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.49 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 110.0, Moderate Days 7.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Food Outlet
    4.4 miles away
    Dollar General Market
    5.9 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    6.2 miles away
    Aldi
    7.4 miles away
    Publix
    8.0 miles away

    Transportation

    Montgomery Union Station
    12.4 miles away

    None Found

    Banks

    Alabama State Employees Credit Union
    4.3 miles away
    Max
    4.6 miles away
    River
    4.9 miles away
    Guardian
    7.1 miles away
    Alabama Employees Credit Union
    7.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Elmore Community Hospital
    8.1 miles away
    Prattville Baptist Hospital
    9.9 miles away
    Jackson Hospital
    13.4 miles away
    Baptist Medical Center South
    16.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    7.3 miles away
    Walgreens
    7.3 miles away
    Jones Drugs
    10.0 miles away
    Walgreen's
    13.1 miles away
    CVS
    19.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Millbrook
    5.0 miles away
    Aspen Dental
    8.0 miles away
    Prattville Dental Care
    8.0 miles away
    Fife Family Dentistry
    8.9 miles away

    Parks

    Robinson Springs Park
    4.4 miles away
    Legacy Park
    4.4 miles away
    Fort Toulouse State Park
    5.7 miles away
    Fort Toulouse National Historic Park
    6.0 miles away
    Millbrook Park
    6.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
    13.2 miles away

    Shopping

    Eastdale Mall
    13.8 miles away
    The Shoppes at Eastchase
    16.7 miles away

    Culture

    Montgomery Performing Arts Center
    12.5 miles away
    Davis Theatre
    12.7 miles away
    Cloverdale Playhouse
    14.5 miles away
    Alabama Shakespeare Festival at Carolyn Blount Theatre
    15.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Habaneros
    4.0 miles away
    Front Poarch Grill
    4.1 miles away
    San Marco's
    4.4 miles away
    Cracker Barrel
    7.0 miles away
    Waffle House
    7.1 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of AL. It is a large-sized community with 124 total beds.

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