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Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.
Adjusted total nurse hours: 3.86. Adjusted RN hours: 0.27. Case-mix total: 4.13. Case-mix index: 1.512.
Total nursing staff turnover: 60.2%. RN turnover: 63.6%. Administrators who left: 0.
Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0, and 1 payment denial.
| Date | Type | Amount or days |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 62 days |
Cycle 1 standard survey: September 23, 2024. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 22. Cycle 1 total health score: 211.
Cycle 2 standard survey: April 28, 2022. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 16. Total weighted health survey score: 181.25.
Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
The Health Deficiencies file lists 43 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · July 7, 2026 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Past Non-Compliance |
3 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F729 | Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 23, 2026 |
| F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 23, 2026 |
| F774 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. Administration Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 23, 2026 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 12, 2025 |
1 citation
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 21, 2025 |
6 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Infection control survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2025 |
| F803 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Infection control survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2025 |
| F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Infection control survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2025 |
| F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2025 |
| F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Infection control survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2025 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection control survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2025 |
2 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2025 |
| F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 31, 2024 |
16 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F635 | Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 29, 2025 |
| F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 6, 2024 |
| F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1 | C: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · December 31, 2024 |
7 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 15, 2022 |
| F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 15, 2022 |
| F570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 15, 2022 |
| F584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 15, 2022 |
| F637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 15, 2022 |
| F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 15, 2022 |
| F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 15, 2022 |
5 citations
| Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 12, 2019 |
| F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 12, 2019 |
| F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 12, 2019 |
| F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 12, 2019 |
| F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3 | D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm | Deficient, Provider has date of correction · August 12, 2019 |
Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections
Merit House LLC has an overall rating of 2 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1, and the quality measure rating is 5.
The Health Deficiencies file lists 43 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).
CMS reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.29 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.