Nursing Care Index

Merit House LLC

Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio · CCN 365279 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Merit House LLC 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 99 certified beds, 84 residents a day on average. 43 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record and 1 payment denial.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / — of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.16131 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.29348 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.75239 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover60.2% (registered nurses 63.6%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-16
complaint survey
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-07-07
2026-04-23
complaint survey
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Past Non-Compliance
2026-01-28
complaint survey
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0729
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-23
2026-01-28
complaint survey
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-23
2026-01-28
complaint survey
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0774
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-23
2025-12-03
complaint survey
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-12
2025-01-30
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-02-21
2024-12-31
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-29
2024-12-31
complaint survey
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-29
2024-12-31
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-29
2024-12-31
complaint survey
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-29
2024-12-31
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-29
2024-12-31 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-29
2024-11-06
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-29
2024-11-06
complaint survey
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-31
2024-09-23 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23
complaint survey
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 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 · tag F0580
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0635
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0685
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23
complaint survey
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-01-29
2024-09-23 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-06
2024-09-23 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-31
2022-04-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-15
2022-04-28 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-15
2022-04-28 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0570
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-15
2022-04-28 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-15
2022-04-28 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0637
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-15
2022-04-28 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 · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-15
2022-04-28 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-15
2019-05-30 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-08-12
2019-05-30 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-08-12
2019-05-30 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-08-12
2019-05-30 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-08-12
2019-05-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2019-08-12

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-09-23Payment denial for 62 days from 2024-11-02

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Stone, Jodie
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest50%2013-01-04
Stone, John
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest50%2013-01-04
Stone, Jodie
Individual
corporate officer2013-01-04
Stone, John
Individual
corporate officer2013-01-04
Stone, John
Individual
operational/managerial control2013-03-01

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Lucas County.