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MERRY WOOD LODGE
280 MT HEBRON ROAD, ELMORE, AL, 36025 · 3345678484
CMS currently displays its abuse icon for this facility (cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation within the CMS look-back period).
CMS star ratings
| Overall rating | 1 / 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 / 5 |
| Staffing rating | 3 / 5 |
| Quality measures (QM) rating | 4 / 5 |
| Long-stay QM rating | 5 / 5 |
| Short-stay QM rating | 3 / 5 |
Alabama average overall rating: 3.0 across 224 homes.
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.24 |
| RN staffing (hours per resident per day) | 0.78 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.9% |
| RN turnover | 54.2% |
Enforcement & profile
| Fines in the CMS look-back period | 1 · $182,968 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 2 |
| Special focus status | SFF Candidate |
| In a continuing-care retirement community | No |
| Located in a hospital | No |
| Sprinkler systems in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | GENESIS HEALTHCARE |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | 1974-01-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare — Nursing Home Provider Information (CMS Care Compare, 2026 Q3). CCN 015019. All ratings and figures are CMS's own, published as-is. This page is a data reference and is not medical, legal or placement advice. Rating scale: ★★★★★ best … ★☆☆☆☆ worst.