MERRY WOOD LODGE
Grade F — 60/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
124
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Total Fines
$182,968
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC
100%
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GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC
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FISHMAN, STEVEN
WHITMAN, ARNOLD
BERG, MICHAEL
BERG, MICHAEL
BRIDGEFORD, LAURA
MENDELSON, AVI
BOLEN, JOEL
HUFFMAN, LARRY
Penalties & Fines (2)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | Fine | — | $182,968 |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | — |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (17)
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for MERRY WOOD LODGE?
MERRY WOOD LODGE in ELMORE, Alabama has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 59.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for MERRY WOOD LODGE?
MERRY WOOD LODGE has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does MERRY WOOD LODGE have?
MERRY WOOD LODGE has 17 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has MERRY WOOD LODGE been fined?
Yes. MERRY WOOD LODGE has $182,968 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.
How many beds does MERRY WOOD LODGE have?
MERRY WOOD LODGE has 124 certified beds with approximately 95 current residents (77% occupancy). The facility is located at 280 MT HEBRON ROAD, ELMORE, Alabama 36025. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.
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