All citations for The Merriman

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

July 22, 2026

Showing 26 to 40 of 40 citations

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

  2. 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 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

  4. 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 February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

  5. 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 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

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

    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0232, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2026).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2026).

  8. 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 July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2026).

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

    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

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

    Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0925, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

  13. 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 February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

  14. 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 February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 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.