Nursing home

The Merriman

209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH, 44303

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Lionstone Care · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for The Merriman, with 66 inspection citations on record (3 higher severity). Federal records include $134,475 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
55
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Summit Co. avg 3.24Ohio avg 3.22This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Summit Co. avg: 3.24. Ohio avg: 3.22.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

66
Citations on record
3
Higher severity (G–L)
44
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32020
162023
92024
372025
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $134,475 total · Jan 9, 2025–Nov 26, 2025
  1. Nov 26, 2025$117,130
  2. Jan 9, 2025$17,345

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)14.41%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)2.85%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)5.38%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Kazarnovsky, Solomon5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Stein, Abba5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Cusner, AdamCORPORATE OFFICER
Degyansky, JeffreyCORPORATE OFFICER
Goldish, EliezerCORPORATE OFFICER
Stein, AbbaCORPORATE OFFICER
Cusner, AdamOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Degyansky, JeffreyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Goldish, EliezerOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Kazarnovsky, SolomonOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Stein, AbbaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cusner, AdamADP OF THE SNF
Degyansky, JeffreyADP OF THE SNF
Goldish, EliezerADP OF THE SNF
Kazarnovsky, SolomonADP OF THE SNF
Stein, AbbaADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Summit County.

209 Merriman Rd, Akron
Summit County · OH · 44303
55 certified beds41.0981, -81.5390

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Merriman's CMS rating?

The Merriman has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is The Merriman located?

The Merriman is located at 209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH, 44303 in Summit County, and CMS lists 55 certified beds.

Does The Merriman have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $134,475 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for The Merriman over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does The Merriman's rating compare to nearby facilities?

The Merriman's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.24 across 43 facilities in Summit County, and 3.22 across Ohio. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify The Merriman's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm The Merriman's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
365859
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
55
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 66 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 27, 20260810EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2026
Nov 26, 20250558DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250600JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250602DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250606FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250627DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250686DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250689DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250690DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250697DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250710DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250740EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250759DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250761DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250835FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Nov 26, 20250921FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 30, 2025
Jun 26, 20250628DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2025
Jun 26, 20250812FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 31, 2025
Jan 23, 20250550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2025
Jan 23, 20250584EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2025
Jan 23, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2025
Jan 23, 20250688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 13, 2025
Showing the 25 most recent of 66 citations.

How to verify this data

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