Merry Wood Lodge
Nursing Homes
015019Critical Red Flags
- 6 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.
- CMS has denied Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions.
- Lowest possible CMS overall rating (1 star).
Warnings
- Staffing is below the state average (3.2 vs 3.8 nurse hours per resident per day).
CMS Rating Breakdown
Star ratings are CMS's relative measure, not an absolute “best” claim. A 3-star facility is average. See our guide to reading the Five-Star rating.
Trust Verification Checklist
- CMS certified & active
- Overall rating 3+ stars
- Staffing at/above state average
- No severe deficiencies in latest survey
- No recent enforcement penalty
Staffing Reality
3.2
Total nurse hrs / resident / day
0.85
RN hrs / resident / day
3.8
State average (total)
Below the state average by 0.6 hrs/resident/day.
Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.
Inspection Deficiencies
17
Total deficiencies
6
Severe (actual harm / IJ)
October 17, 2024
Most recent survey
A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.
Enforcement History
1
Federal fines
$182,968
Total fine amount
1
Payment denials
Peer Comparison
1
This facility (stars)
3
State average (stars)
1
Nursing Homes in Elmore
13
FacilityProof trust score
Official CMS Record
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View on Care CompareQuick Facts
- Type
- Nursing Home
- Ownership
- For profit
- CCN
- 015019
- City facilities
- 1
Location
Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026