MERRY WOOD LODGE — Nursing Home in ELMORE, AL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 124 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 94.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 015019 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 2.94 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.70 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
MERRY WOOD LODGE had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (October 17, 2024), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — October 17, 2024
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (Level G)Corrected — November 12, 2024
Merry Wood Lodge is a 124-bed nursing home in Elmore, Alabama. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 2.9 hours per resident day, below the Alabama average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in October 2024, cited 1 deficiency, one of them severe. It is on CMS's Special Focus Facility list, a designation for persistently poor-performing nursing homes. CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon.
Nothing on the fact sheet stands out as a clear strength. Given the facility’s Special Focus status and an abuse flag, ask what specific steps they have taken to address the abuse finding, strengthen oversight and policies, and improve staffing and training to prevent future problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MERRY WOOD LODGE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
MERRY WOOD LODGE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is MERRY WOOD LODGE's CMS star rating?
MERRY WOOD LODGE has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at MERRY WOOD LODGE?
MERRY WOOD LODGE reports 2.93948 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has MERRY WOOD LODGE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, MERRY WOOD LODGE had 1 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does MERRY WOOD LODGE have?
MERRY WOOD LODGE has 124 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- WETUMPKA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC — 1/5 — 5.9 mi
- CHARLTON PLACE REHAB AND HEALTHCARE CENTER — 5/5 — 6.6 mi
- PRATTVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LLC — 1/5 — 8.2 mi
- MONTGOMERY CHILDREN'S SPECIALTY CENTER — 3/5 — 9.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.