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 18 of 18 citations

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 January 31, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).
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.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).
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 February 16, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 24, 2023).

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.