33/100
Poor
209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44303
These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.
Abuse icon on record
CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.
3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.
$134,475 in federal fines
CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).
Nursing staff turnover of 65%
High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.
Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.
Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.
Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.
How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.
The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.
Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.
Grade ceiling applied
Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.
RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.
The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.
The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.
Last standard health inspection: January 23, 2025 (1 year ago).
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Part of LIONSTONE CARE, which operates 24 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.
| Owner | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUSNER, ADAM | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| GOLDISH, ELIEZER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| STEIN, ABBA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — |
| CUSNER, ADAM | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| GOLDISH, ELIEZER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| STEIN, ABBA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — |
| CUSNER, ADAM | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | — |
| DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | — |
| GOLDISH, ELIEZER | Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | — |
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The Merriman holds an ElderGrade of F (33 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.
Residents receive an average of 3.17 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.
Yes. 3 of the 65 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.
Yes, The Merriman is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.