The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
MERRY WOOD LODGE
ELMORE, AL · Medicare-certified · 124 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
MERRY WOOD LODGE (ELMORE, AL) has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, special focus candidate status, and a special focus facility flag. It also has reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.24 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day) and $182,968 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2391 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 17, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $182,968special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2391.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.78
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.55
- Nurse aides
- 1.91
- Weekend nursing
- 2.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 54%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.8%15.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.3%2.6%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.4%1.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.3%6.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.7%10.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.2%14.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.1%13.3%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.7%7.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.6%98.8%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $182,968 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $182,968 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 42 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 1, 2024
- $182,968
Federal fine
Sep 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 185 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 98.6 residents on an average day (80% of 124 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.