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Merry Wood Lodge

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

280 MT HEBRON ROAD, Elmore, AL 36025

124 Beds
Medicare Since 1974

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280 MT HEBRON ROAD
Elmore, AL 36025

About Merry Wood Lodge

Nursing home overview and details

Merry Wood Lodge is a for-profit nursing home in Elmore, AL, serving Elmore County and the surrounding community. The facility has 124 certified beds with an average daily census of 95.4 residents.

Merry Wood Lodge has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1974, bringing 52 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Elmore, AL, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds124
Avg. Residents/Day95.4
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyElmore
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Merry Wood Lodge has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Merry Wood Lodge provides 3.20 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.85 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 54.4%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 66.7%. Weekend staffing averages 2.85 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.85
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.20
Total Nurse Turnover Rate54.4%
RN Turnover Rate66.7%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)2.85

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Merry Wood Lodge has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS, and is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight, and has received 1 fine totaling $182,968, and has 2 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Abuse Flag

This facility has been flagged for abuse-related concerns by CMS.

Special Focus Facility

This facility is designated as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) by CMS, meaning it has a history of serious quality issues and is under enhanced oversight.

Fines1 ($182,968)
Total Penalties2

Doctors at Merry Wood Lodge

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Merry Wood Lodge

What is the CMS rating for Merry Wood Lodge?

Merry Wood Lodge has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Merry Wood Lodge have?

Merry Wood Lodge has 124 certified beds with an average daily census of 95.4 residents.

What type of facility is Merry Wood Lodge?

Merry Wood Lodge is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Elmore County in Elmore, AL.

How many doctors practice at Merry Wood Lodge?

2 physicians are affiliated with Merry Wood Lodge. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Merry Wood Lodge have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Merry Wood Lodge has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·