All citations for Merriam Gardens Healthcare & Rehabilitation 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

October 2, 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 1 to 22 of 22 citations

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

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

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

    Health citation F-0565, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  4. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  6. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

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

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

  11. 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 October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

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

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

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

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0676, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

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

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

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

    Health citation F-0849, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 4, 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.