Summit County nursing home profile
THE MERRIMAN
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What does CMS report about THE MERRIMAN at a glance?
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55 certified beds · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid certified
What stands out in the CMS data for THE MERRIMAN?
A short, field-derived read of the measures surfaced on this page.
How does staffing look in the CMS payroll data?
Daily payroll data supports the staffing, weekend and temporary-staff measurements.
| Measure | Here | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing turnover | 64.9% | 48.7% |
| RN turnover | 66.7% | not benchmarked |
| Administrators departed, 12 mo | 0 | not benchmarked |
| Hours from temporary staff | 15.8% | 4.6% |
| Days with no RN on site | 3.3% | not benchmarked |
What did recent inspections cite, and is official narrative available?
CMS Health Deficiencies rows stay the citation spine. CMS Form 2567 inspection content is shown for this facility's cited F-tags and survey dates.
| Tag | Plain English | Previous | Latest | Sev |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | prior cycle | latest cycle | D |
| F0803 | CMS deficiency tag | prior cycle | latest cycle | |
| F0812 | CMS deficiency tag | prior cycle | latest cycle | |
| F0880 | CMS deficiency tag | prior cycle | latest cycle |
| Date | Tag | Category | Sev | Found how | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | standard | 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-23 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | standard | 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-23 | F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | standard | 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-23 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | standard | 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-23 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | standard | 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-23 | F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | standard | 2025-02-13 |
F0550 · 2025-01-23 · severity D
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
F0584 · 2025-01-23 · severity E
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
F0656 · 2025-01-23 · severity D
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
F0688 · 2025-01-23 · severity D
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
F0689 · 2025-01-23 · severity D
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
F0695 · 2025-01-23 · severity D
Official inspection narrative not available for this citation.
This section preserves official CMS inspection text matched to this facility from the current provider page source.
Inspection Report: 2025-01-23 This report is the official CMS Statement of Deficiencies (Form 2567) filed after the most recent health inspection. Each 31 is a federal standard the facility failed to meet. Read the full inspection report Survey: 2026-01-27 | Tag F0810 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: E Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: J Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0602 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0606 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: F Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0609 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0627 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0690 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0710 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Severity: D Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0740 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: E Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0835 | Administration Deficiencies | Severity: F Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. --- Survey: 2025-11-26 | Tag F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | Severity: F Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. --- Survey: 2025-06-26 | Tag F0628 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. --- Survey: 2025-06-26 | Tag F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: E 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. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0656 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0802 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: E 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. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0805 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. --- Survey: 2025-01-23 | Tag F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. --- Survey: 2025-01-09 | Tag F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. --- Survey: 2025-01-09 | Tag F0692 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. --- Survey: 2025-01-09 | Tag F0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. --- Survey: 2025-01-09 | Tag F0759 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. --- Survey: 2025-01-09 | Tag F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: E 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. --- Survey: 2025-01-09 | Tag F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. --- Survey: 2024-06-27 | Tag F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. --- Survey: 2024-03-14 | Tag F0555 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: E Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. --- Survey: 2024-03-14 | Tag F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. --- Survey: 2024-03-14 | Tag F0865 | Administration Deficiencies | Severity: E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. --- Survey: 2023-02-15 | Tag F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. --- Survey: 2023-02-15 | Tag F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. --- Survey: 2023-02-15 | Tag F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. --- Survey: 2023-02-15 | Tag F0695 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. --- Survey: 2023-02-15 | Tag F0806 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. --- Survey: 2023-02-15 | Tag F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. --- Survey: 2023-02-15 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. --- Survey: 2023-02-15 | Tag F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | Severity: E Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. --- Survey: 2024-01-30 | Tag F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. --- Survey: 2024-01-30 | Tag F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. --- Survey: 2024-01-30 | Tag F0727 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Severity: F 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. --- Survey: 2024-01-30 | Tag F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. --- Survey: 2024-01-30 | Tag F0865 | Administration Deficiencies | Severity: E Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. --- Survey: 2023-10-07 | Tag F0660 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. --- Survey: 2023-09-19 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. --- Survey: 2023-09-19 | Tag F0922 | Environmental Deficiencies | Severity: F Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. --- Survey: 2023-08-22 | Tag F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: E 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. --- Survey: 2023-08-22 | Tag F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Severity: D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. --- Survey: 2023-08-22 | Tag F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. --- Survey: 2023-07-11 | Tag F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: E 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. --- Survey: 2023-06-27 | Tag F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. --- Survey: 2023-04-24 | Tag F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. --- Survey: 2023-04-24 | Tag F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: E 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. --- Survey: 2023-04-24 | Tag F0660 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Severity: D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. --- Survey: 2023-04-24 | Tag F0697 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: G Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. --- Survey: 2023-04-24 | Tag F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. --- Survey: 2023-04-24 | Tag F0809 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Severity: D 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. --- Survey: 2023-04-24 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. --- Survey: 2023-03-17 | Tag F0921 | Environmental Deficiencies | Severity: F Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. --- Survey: 2023-03-17 | Tag F0924 | Environmental Deficiencies | Severity: F Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. --- Survey: 2020-02-20 | Tag F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Severity: D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. --- Survey: 2020-02-20 | Tag F0676 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Severity: D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. --- Survey: 2020-02-20 | Tag F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Severity: D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Data reflects the most recent available inspection.
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Who does CMS report as owning or operating this facility?
Ownership data is shown as CMS-reported structure. Low-confidence chain claims are suppressed.
| Owner | Type | Role | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON | individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | not reported |
| STEIN, ABBA | individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | not reported |
| CUSNER, ADAM | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| GOLDISH, ELIEZER | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMON | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| STEIN, ABBA | individual | ADP OF THE SNF | not reported | — |
| CUSNER, ADAM | individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | not reported | — |
| DEGYANSKY, JEFFREY | individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | not reported | — |
| GOLDISH, ELIEZER | individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | not reported | — |
| Other homes, same owner | State | Stars | Turnover | Fines 3 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS ALZHEIMER'S CARE CTR | OH | 2 | 35.2% | $26,685 |
| COTTINGHAM RETIREMENT COMMUNITY | OH | 3 | 47.7% | $0 |
| HEATHERDOWNS REHAB & RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER | OH | 2 | 68.8% | $0 |
What questions should you bring on a facility tour?
Use these as practical questions for a facility tour or follow-up call.
| Because the data shows | Ask them |
|---|---|
| 9 deficiencies were cited at two or more inspections in a row | “What specifically changed after the last inspection, and may I see the plan of correction?” |
| Long stay antipsychotic use is 13.7% against 8.8% statewide | “How do you handle dementia related agitation before reaching for medication, and who reviews those prescriptions?” |
| Weekend staffing runs 15.7% below weekday staffing | “Who is on the floor on a Saturday night, and how many residents does each aide cover then?” |
| Infection prevention and control was cited at consecutive inspections | “Who runs your infection prevention program, and what changed after the most recent citation?” |
| Falls with major injury are 4.4% against 3.2% statewide | “What is your fall prevention process, and how quickly are call bells answered on this unit?” |
| CMS assessed $134,475 in fines over three years | “What were the most recent fines for, and what did you change in response?” |
| Pressure sore rate is 5.4% against 3.4% statewide | “How often are residents who cannot move on their own repositioned, and who checks that it happened?” |
| Total nursing turnover is 64.9% against 44.5% statewide | “How long have the director of nursing and the unit charge nurses each been here?” |
Which nearby facilities are reasonable alternatives to compare?
This facility stays first, followed by nearby facilities in the current verified provider page set.
| Facility | Miles | Stars | RN min | Turnover | Went home | Readmit | Fines 3yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MERRIMAN (this one) | 0 | 1 | 26 | 64.9% | Not reported | — | $134,475 |
| HICKORY RIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER | 0.6 | 3 | 15 | 40.6% | Not reported | — | $0 |
| OHIO LIVING ROCKYNOL | 0.8 | 5 | Not reported | — | — | — | $0 |
| HIGHLAND SQUARE NURSING AND REHABILITATION | 0.8 | 2 | 26 | 61.3% | Not reported | — | $299,782 |
| DIVINE REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT CANAL POINTE | 1.5 | 2 | 2 | 58.3% | Not reported | — | $0 |
| WYANT WOODS HEALTHCARE CENTER | 3.9 | 2 | 19 | 40.9% | Not reported | — | $153,317 |
| REGENCY CARE OF COPLEY | 3.9 | 5 | 59 | Not reported | — | — | $0 |
| PEBBLE CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER | 7.9 | 5 | 32 | 30.4% | Not reported | — | $0 |
Where did this provider data come from, and how can it be corrected?
| Dataset | Released | Cadence |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Home Chain Performance Measures Jun 2026 | 2026-07-15 | periodic |
| Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| SNF Cost Report 2023 | 2025-12-19 | annual |
| Health Deficiencies | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| PBJ Daily Nurse Staffing Q1 2026 | 2026-07-29 | quarterly |
| Penalties | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| Provider Information | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| Medicare Claims Quality Measures | 2026-07-29 | quarterly |
| MDS Quality Measures | 2026-07-29 | quarterly |
| Ownership | 2026-07-29 | quarterly |
| SNF CHOW Q2 2026 | 2026-07-27 | quarterly |
| Special Focus Facility list + candidate list via Provider Information Special Focus Status field | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
| Survey Summary | 2026-07-29 | monthly |
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