All citations for Merkel Nursing Center

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

December 4, 2025

Showing 26 to 34 of 34 citations

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 15, 2024).

  2. 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 July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 1, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0844, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 22, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

  5. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0680, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 19, 2024).

  6. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

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

    Health citation F-0941, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

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

    Health citation F-0944, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0949, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.