Nursing homes › Alabama › Merry Wood Lodge
280 Mt Hebron Road, Elmore, AL 36025 · (334) 567-8484 · 124 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 223 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Genesis Healthcare, a group operating 184 facilities in 18 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 27 abuse citation icons, 18 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,729,601 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.24 (Alabama median: 3.88). RN hours: 0.78. Weekend total: 2.89. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 17 deficiency citations, including 5 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-11-12 |
| 2024-09-01 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | L | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-11-12 |
| 2024-09-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | C | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | Fine | $182,968 |
| 2024-09-01 | Payment Denial | 42 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/02/2015 |
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2015 |
| BRIDGEFORD, LAURA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| MENDELSON, AVI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2015 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Merry Wood Lodge — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 015019), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/merry-wood-lodge-elmore-al/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 015019. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.