The Merriman
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based on 67 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (31 vs median 8.0)
- High staff turnover (61%)
- High RN turnover (60%)
Bottom 25% in OH · Below recommended RN staffing · Below chain average · $134,475 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While the facility has a strong therapy department, the recurring reports of severe neglect, unsanitary conditions, and medication errors are highly concerning. If you are considering this facility, you must conduct an unannounced visit to check the cleanliness of the rooms and observe the staff-to-resident ratio firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
67 reviews on Google“The Merriman is a historic facility that receives highly polarized feedback, with a significant pattern of reports regarding poor hygiene, neglect, and understaffing. While some reviewers praise the building's character and specific staff members, many families report serious concerns including unsanitary conditions, medication errors, and a lack of responsiveness from management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Historic, aesthetically pleasing building
- Select dedicated and kind nursing staff
- Strong therapy department
- Accessible management (according to some)
Concerns
- Chronic understaffing and slow response times (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
- Unsanitary conditions and offensive odors (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
- Medication management errors and delays (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness from leadership (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inadequate facility maintenance and lack of private bathrooms (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 62 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the historic nature of the building, what specific protocols are in place to ensure the facility maintains high standards of cleanliness and odor control throughout the day?
- 2With the current staffing levels, how does the team prioritize call light response times to ensure residents receive timely assistance?
- 3Can you walk me through the specific checks and balances you have implemented to ensure accuracy and punctuality in medication administration?
- 4I noticed the facility has a strong therapy department; how do you integrate those services into the daily activity schedule for residents who aren't in active rehab?
- 5What is your current process for keeping families informed about changes in a resident's health status or care plan, and how quickly can we expect a response to inquiries?
- 6Since many rooms do not have private bathrooms, how do you manage resident privacy and accessibility during daily hygiene routines?
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Key Review Excerpts
“We found our Dad in a wheelchair, isolated in a dark room alone, and confused because he had covid. WE had to call the ambulance. He was near death and no one called us.”
“Care staff doesn't seem to work as a team. Left my hubby in a diaper needing changed while his main care person was on lunch for at least 30 mins.”
“Concerned about having one of the worst food inspections in the county for handwashing sink being blocked, dirty food (non) contact surfaces including shelving, cooking equipment, buildup in ice machine.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern of repeated violations across multiple care areas, with 54 complaint-triggered deficiencies indicating families have filed reports about problems. The most frequent issues involve food safety and nutrition services, medication management, and protection from abuse and neglect. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the facility continues to have recurring problems in the same areas, including recent serious violations in November 2025 involving resident protection and medication errors, suggesting persistent quality control challenges.
Jan 27, 2026Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nov 26, 2025Complaint18
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 26, 2025Complaint2
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Jan 23, 2025Routine27
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Jan 9, 2025Complaint6
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Jun 27, 2024Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 26, 2025
$117,130
Fine
Jan 9, 2025
$17,345
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Merriman
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Lionstone Care
22 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 11 of 22
Ownership & Management
Owners
Kazarnovsky, Solomon
Owner
Stein, Abba
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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