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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
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.
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.
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 ·