Nursing homeFAID #9817
The Merriman
209 MERRIMAN RD, AKRON, OH, 44303
(330) 762-9341
55 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
55
CMS facility ID
365859
Care type
Nursing home
County
Summit
Facility name
The Merriman
Street address
209 MERRIMAN RD
City / state / ZIP
Akron, OH 44303
Phone
(330) 762-9341
About this facility — The Merriman
The Merriman is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Akron, Ohio. It is licensed for 55 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Ohio (86 beds).
It is one of 36 senior care facilities in Akron and 922 skilled nursing facilities across Ohio. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited The Merriman 99 times across 17 inspections in the last three years, including 12 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $134,475 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Operator / owner
Joe Altieri
Parent company
Lionstone Care
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Kazarnovsky, Solomon
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 50% stake — since 2021
Stein, Abba
Direct owner · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 50% stake — since 2021
Cusner, Adam
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Degyansky, Jeffrey
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Goldish, Eliezer
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1992-01-13
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
29 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$134,475 total
Last standard inspection
2025-01-23
Nurse staffing
3.2 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$359 per day (≈ $10,910/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
11% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 86% private/other
Occupancy
77% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
1% below the OH median of $364/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
55
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 12 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0810
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2026-02-28
2025-11-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0602
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0606
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0627
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0710
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0740
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0759
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0835
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-30
F-0921
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-11-30
15 earlier / fire-safety inspections (80 citations)
2025-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-31
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-01-23Health inspection11 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0802
F · No harm foundFood safety
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-02-13
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-13
2025-01-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-18
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-23
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-01-23
F-0759
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-01-23
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-01-23
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-01-23
2024-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-29
2024-03-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0555
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0865
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-04-30
2024-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0727
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-04-18
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-30
F-0865
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2024-04-30
2023-10-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0660
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2023-11-02
2023-09-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-13
F-0922
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-11-02
2023-08-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-11-02
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-11-02
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-13
2023-02-15Health inspection8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-04-25
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-25
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-04-25
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-04-25
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-04-25
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-04-25
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-25
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-04-25
2020-02-20Health inspection3 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2020-03-25
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2020-03-25
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-03-25
2025-01-23Fire-safety inspection16 citations
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0161
F · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0741
F · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0753
E · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-13
K-0925
E · No harm found
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Corrected 2025-02-13
2023-09-13Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
K-0345
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-11-13
2023-02-15Fire-safety inspection11 citations
E-0006
C · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2023-04-25
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0741
F · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-25
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-04-25
2020-02-20Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0227
E · No harm found
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2020-07-31
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-03-25
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2020-03-25
Federal penalties
2025-11-26Fine$117,130
2025-01-09Fine$17,345
Total fines$134,475
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 365859.
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Original records
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
NPI 1962406231
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