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 26 to 50 of 72 citations

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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 2, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 21, 2024).
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
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 June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 22, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 21, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2021).
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).

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.