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The Merriman
209 Merriman Road, Akron, OH 44303
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The Merriman Description
The Merriman is a premier assisted living and skilled nursing care facility in Akron, OH. We proudly offer premium activities that elevate our residents’ quality of life, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle and social life are cornerstones of our programming. By hosting both assisted living and skilled nursing care on one campus, our residents and patients can rest assured that all their needs can and will be accommodated in one familiar setting.
Our warm and welcoming indoor and outdoor common spaces beckon you to sit down, relax, and enjoy! Additionally, our excellent staff is available 24/7 to cater to your medical, physical, and emotional needs. No matter the time of day, we are here to help!
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
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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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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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The Merriman, under new ownership since April 2021 by Lionstone Care, offers Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Long-Term Care Nursing. It is praised for its fresh management, customer service, and a variety of daily activities. The facility includes amenities such as a kitchen delivering meals to rooms or dining areas, laundry, housekeeping, maintenance services, multiple living and dining rooms, a library, game room, and free cable and phone in every room. It also provides access to medical doctors and ancillary services like Audiology, Podiatry, Optometry, Psychiatry, Counseling, and Dentistry on-site. The Merriman boasts its own therapy team for physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
However, reviews are mixed with some highlighting the beautiful historic building, caring nurses, and friendly staff, while others criticize the facility for poor communication, unprofessional behavior, and lack of care. Concerns were raised about the cleanliness of rooms, security, staffing levels, and overall management. Some reviews mention issues with payroll and employee treatment, as well as serious allegations of neglect and mistreatment of residents.
Positive feedback includes the facility's historic charm, the dedication of its staff, and a variety of activities for residents. Some residents and their families have expressed satisfaction with the care provided, feeling at home and well-treated. On the other hand, negative reviews call for better employee evaluation, report rude staff, and express dissatisfaction with the level of care and facility conditions, urging potential clients to reconsider choosing The Merriman for their loved ones.
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Health
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 13, 1992
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 60
Total current residents: 39
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 27
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $54600
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | C | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-04-25 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-25 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-25 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-25 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-07-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-25 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-25 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-02-19 | 2020-03-25 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2019-01-07 | 2019-02-18 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-29 | $20,000 |
| 2021-03-29 | $13,000 |
| 2022-01-06 | $20,000 |
| 2023-02-15 | $15,000 |
| 2023-02-15 | $6,600 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2023-02-15 | 41 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Akron which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 197,542 (small city).
- The average income is $83,654, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 29
- Average Temperature: 53.3
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 162 days of rain, 48 days of snow and 154 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.1 inches a year
- The median age is 38.1 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 6.52% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 5.07% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 31% Black or African-American, 1% Hispanic or Latino, and 61% White.
- The crime rate is 10.11 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 3.13 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.41 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.68 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.44 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 192.0, Moderate Days 58.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
The Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
0.4 miles awayWhole Foods Market
1.9 miles awaySave-A-Lot
2.1 miles awayAcme Fresh Market No. 1
2.1 miles awayEl Tule Mexican Grocery
2.1 miles awayTransportation
Akron Northside
1.3 miles awayNone Found
Banks
KeyBank
0.3 miles awayHuntington Bank
0.4 miles awayPNC Bank
0.4 miles awayTowpath Credit Union
1.4 miles awayPeoples Bank
1.6 miles awayHospitals
Summa Health System - St. Thomas Campus
1.2 miles awayCrystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
1.3 miles awayCleveland Clinic Akron General
1.3 miles awayAkron Children's Hospital
1.3 miles awaySumma Health System – Akron Campus
2.1 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayWalgreens
1.9 miles awayCVS
2.3 miles awayKlein's Pharmacy and Medical Supply
2.9 miles awayAkron Health Mart
3.0 miles awayDentists
Dale M. Leonhardt
0.8 miles awayKenneth G Hudak DDS
1.5 miles awayDietrich Family Orthodontics
1.7 miles awaySummit Dental Group
2.2 miles awayRober Miller Dentist
2.3 miles awayParks
Edgerton Community Gardens
0.1 miles awayHighland Triangle Garden
0.2 miles awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
0.4 miles awayHereford Park
0.5 miles awayTeagle Park
0.5 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Village Discount Outlet
3.9 miles awaySummit Mall
4.7 miles awayUniversity Plaza
9.7 miles awayKent Plaza
11.4 miles awayOakwood Square Plazza
18.9 miles awayCulture
Woodrow Nash Art Gallery
1.2 miles awayAkron Civic Theatre
1.5 miles awaySummit Artspace
1.6 miles awayE.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
1.8 miles awayAkrona Gallery
2.0 miles awayRestaurants
Aladdin's Eatery
0.3 miles awayHibachi Xpress
0.3 miles awayCheese & Chong's
0.3 miles awayGeorgio's
0.3 miles awayPlatinum Dragon
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