All citations for Merit House LLC

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 23, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

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No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2022).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.