Merry Wood Lodge

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

8 above national median

Total federal penalties

$182,968

Special Focus Facility

CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.

Abuse citation

CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

3.48 hrs below national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.86 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

0.45 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

1.93 hrs

Physical therapy

0.03 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home · Hospice · Rehabilitation center

Capacity

124 certified beds · ~96 avg residents/day (77% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Merry Wood Lodge is a 124-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Elmore, Alabama, operated as a limited liability company. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 1-star health inspection score, a 3-star staffing rating, and a 5-star rating for quality measures. Services provided include long-term care and clinical supervision for residents requiring various levels of medical assistance.

Location

280 Mt Hebron Rd, Elmore, 36025, Elmore, AL

Recent reviews

• Dee Thomas ★★★★☆ February 17, 2026

  We went to Murraywood for rehab because uncle wanted to walk again. Staff was very helpful and kind. Uncle was given meds from hospital and after 24 hrs didnt want to stay. Never talked to doctor but he worked with us on meds. Uncle believed meds took vitality out of him and didnt want to be in a Nursing Home ... he wanted Rehab. We took him home because its his life and choice.

• Peggy Coley ★★★★★ January 20, 2026

  Rachel, the administrator, was very welcoming and answered our questions. Facility was organized and clean. Residents were happy!

• Rhonda Andrews ★★★★★ November 18, 2025

  We love Merry Wood, they treat our mother and us like family. They do a wonderful job making sure every resident is taken care of and it’s refreshing to see how serious they take the responsibility of knowing that the residents rely on them not just for daily care or assistance but many don’t have family who can or will visit regularly and they take those residents as their own and provide companionship and TLC standing in the gap for them.

• Laura Page ★★★★★ August 5, 2025

  My brother and I were invited to come for a tour to see if it was a place we’d like to have our dad do short term care after a major heart operation. We were taken around the entire facility and the place was clean and smelled nice. The staff was very friendly and our sweet tour guide answered all our questions and was very informative. We saw that there were a lot of opportunities for the residents to participate in group activities or not as they preferred. We also have 24-7 access to him if need be. That’s important for us to know we can get to him at anytime day or night. We were impressed snd decided to move forward with getting him in a room there. I’m really hoping we have a great experience once he’s there and suspect we will

• Christy Knight ★★★★★ July 10, 2025

  Everyone has been really sweet to my mom

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Merry Wood Lodge?

Merry Wood Lodge has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

How did Merry Wood Lodge score on health inspections?

Merry Wood Lodge received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Merry Wood Lodge?

Merry Wood Lodge has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Merry Wood Lodge have?

Merry Wood Lodge has 124 certified beds.

Does Merry Wood Lodge accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Merry Wood Lodge accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Merry Wood Lodge located?

Merry Wood Lodge is located at 280 Mt Hebron Rd, Elmore, 36025, Elmore, Alabama.

How can I contact Merry Wood Lodge?

You can reach Merry Wood Lodge by phone at +1 334-567-8484.

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