The Merriman
Akron, Ohio
209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH, 44303
The Merriman Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $31,385
- 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.
CMS data as of January 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
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.44 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.00 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.77 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.04 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 2 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 55 certified beds · ~49 avg residents/day (89% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Merriman is a 55-bed, for-profit corporate skilled nursing facility located in Akron, Ohio. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the facility maintains an overall rating of two out of five stars, with five stars for quality measures and one star for both staffing and health inspections. It provides long-term care and rehabilitation services within a residential setting.
Location
209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH, 44303, Akron, OH
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for The Merriman?
- The Merriman has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did The Merriman score on health inspections?
- The Merriman received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for The Merriman?
- The Merriman has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does The Merriman have?
- The Merriman has 55 certified beds.
- Does The Merriman accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, The Merriman accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is The Merriman located?
- The Merriman is located at 209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH, 44303, Akron, Ohio.
- How can I contact The Merriman?
- You can reach The Merriman by phone at +1 330-762-9341.
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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