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.

Showing 51 to 75 of 86 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 2022).

  2. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2019).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2019).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2019).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0774, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 21, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 31, 2024. Found during an infection control inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of November 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0635, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 23, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 6, 2024).

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.