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

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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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
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 January 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 23, 2025).
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 June 27, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0922, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 19, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 2, 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 September 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, 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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 25, 2023).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 July 22, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 26, 2026).

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.