Very Poor

MERRY WOOD LODGE

280 MT HEBRON ROAD, ELMORE, AL 36025

CMS Overall Rating

Summary

MERRY WOOD LODGE is a 124-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in ELMORE, Alabama. It has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 14 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 54.4% — significantly higher than the national average of ~40%. This facility has received 1 fine(s) totaling $182,968. 8 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the GENESIS HEALTHCARE chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score14/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)

Overall Rating1/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)

Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.2 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)

RN Hours/Resident/Day0.85 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)

Staff Turnover54% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)

Deficiencies8 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

Abuse icon flagged by CMS
1 fine(s) totaling $182,968
2 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall

Health Inspection

Staffing

Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.2

RN hours/resident/day0.85

Staff turnover54.4%

RN turnover66.7%

Facility Information

Beds124

Avg residents95.4

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid

ChainGENESIS HEALTHCARE

Deficiencies (last inspection)8

Resident/Family councilYes

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.