Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
THE MERRIMAN
AKRON, OH · 55 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 22, 2026
CMS Certification Number 365859 · first certified January 1992
Ownership
Operated by LIONSTONE CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed April 8, 2021 (change of ownership)from MERRIMAN CCRC, INC.
Position within OH
39 citations — more than 95% of the 924 certified nursing homes in OH. Compared within OH rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 12 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 13.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2028 — about 16 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in OH are typically surveyed 19–32 months after the last one (median 26), measured over 985 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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7 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
5 of the 39 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
13 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 39 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in OH, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the OH figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 39 |
| Median facility in OH | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 15, 2023 | 11 |
| January 23, 2025 | 16 |
| July 22, 2026 | 12 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 3 | 2026-07-22 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 3 | 2026-07-22 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 3 | 2026-07-22 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-07-22 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2026-07-22 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-07-22 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-07-22 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-07-22 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 11
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Other 9
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 11 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 22, 2026 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 18, 2026) |
| K-0232 | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (September 14, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (September 14, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 24, 2026) |
January 23, 2025 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0753 | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
| K-0925 | Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2025) |
February 15, 2023 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 25, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.