Where is THE MERRIMAN located?

THE MERRIMAN is located in Akron, Ohio (Summit).

What is the rating for THE MERRIMAN?

THE MERRIMAN has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with health inspections 1/5, staffing 1/5, and quality measures 5/5.

Who operates THE MERRIMAN?

THE MERRIMAN is operated by LIONSTONE CARE.

Is THE MERRIMAN Medicare or Medicaid certified?

THE MERRIMAN appears in the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare dataset, which only lists Medicare- and/or Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Confirm current certification on Medicare.gov Care Compare.

How do I contact THE MERRIMAN?

You can look up contact details for THE MERRIMAN on Medicare.gov Care Compare. We do not publish phone numbers directly.

How much does THE MERRIMAN cost?

THE MERRIMAN does not publish a public rate card. As a benchmark, the median monthly cost of a semi-private nursing home room in Ohio is about $7,878. Medicaid covers long-term care for those who qualify; Medicare pays only for short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay. Request a written quote from the home for your specific room and care level.

What should I ask when touring THE MERRIMAN?

Ask about nurse-to-resident ratios on each shift, use of agency staff, recent CMS inspection results, falls prevention, and whether the home is Medicaid-certified. Also request a written fee schedule and ask how often residents see a physician or nurse practitioner.

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THE MERRIMAN

Nursing home in Akron, Ohio

LIONSTONE CARE

Akron, Ohio · Summit

Medium · For Profit · Urban

Overall

2.0

Higher than 11% of OH homes

About THE MERRIMAN

THE MERRIMAN is a medium nursing home located in Akron, Ohio, operated by LIONSTONE CARE. Its CMS Five-Star overall rating is 2 out of 5 — below average for OH. Health inspections rate 1/5, staffing 1/5, and quality measures 5/5.

THE MERRIMAN is one of 12 nursing homes in Akron, Ohio. The suburb average is 3.2★, and THE MERRIMAN rates 2★ overall. Higher-rated nearby alternatives include OHIO LIVING ROCKYNOL, REGENCY CARE OF COPLEY, PEBBLE CREEK HEALTHCARE CENTER (5★, 5★, 5★).

Rating breakdown

Health inspections1.0 / 5

Staffing1.0 / 5

Quality measures5.0 / 5

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What does THE MERRIMAN cost?

THE MERRIMAN does not publish a public rate sheet. The figures below are state and national median monthly costs for nursing home care, based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Use them as a planning benchmark — request a written quote from THE MERRIMAN for your specific room type, level of care, and Medicaid status.

Room type	Ohio median	National median	Annual (Ohio)
Semi-private room	$7,878/mo	$8,669/mo	$94,536
Private room	$9,277/mo	$9,733/mo	$111,324

Estimates only. Actual prices vary by room, care level, and payor source. See our guide to paying for a nursing home and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.

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Cost & funding guide for Akron

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Higher-rated alternatives near THE MERRIMAN

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Frequently asked questions about THE MERRIMAN

Five-Star Quality Ratings are published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) using data from health inspections, payroll-based staffing reports, and clinical quality measures. Ratings reflect the most recent CMS extract we have imported — always confirm current ratings on Medicare.gov Care Compare before making care decisions.

Last updated: September 4, 2026 · Data refreshed from CMS Care Compare.