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HomeOhioMerit House LLC

Merit House LLC

4645 Lewis Ave, Toledo, OH 436124194785131WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.7on Google(38 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
99
certified

How Merit House LLC Compares in Ohio

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Ohio. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
OH average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
OH average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
OH average
2.4/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.16 hrs/day
OH average
3.68 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.29 hrs/day
OH average
0.64 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
60.2%
OH average
48.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Ohio average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Ohio average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.16 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.68.
Reported RN time is 0.29 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.64.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 28, 2022
Most recent cycle
21
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 23, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,908/mo
Ohio median
Private Room
$8,821/mo
Ohio median
Lucas County 65+
71,845
16.7% of county
County Population
430,014
Lucas County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Merit House LLC is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Toledo, Ohio with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
84
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Lucas
Last Inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21
Weighted Score
170.8
Infection Citations
5

Deficiency Citations (42)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0729Potential for Harm

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Survey: Jan 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0774Potential for Harm

Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.

Survey: Jan 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Dec 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0635Potential for Harm

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Minimal Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Sep 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 31, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Nov 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 12 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialSep 23, 2024
62 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.62 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.24 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.16 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.75 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
60.2%
RN Turnover
63.6%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
STONE, JODIE5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jan 4, 2013
STONE, JOHN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jan 4, 2013
STONE, JODIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2013
STONE, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 4, 2013
STONE, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2013

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Merit House LLC and nearby alternatives.

All Ohio facilities
Merit House LLC
Toledo, OHCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Ayden Healthcare of Toledo
Toledo, OH2.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Park Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Toledo, OH3.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $121,954
Otterbein Sunset House
Toledo, OH4.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Toledo
Toledo, OH4.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $72,324
Majestic Care of Point Place
Toledo, OH4.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania
Sylvania, OH5.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $193,489
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Merit House LLC
Toledo, OH · Current facility
—2/51/51/5None recorded
Ayden Healthcare of Toledo
Toledo, OH
2.6 mi2/51/53/5None recorded
Park Terrace Rehabilitation Center
Toledo, OH
3.2 mi1/51/51/5$121,954
Otterbein Sunset House
Toledo, OH
4.3 mi3/53/51/5None recorded
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Toledo
Toledo, OH
4.8 miN/AN/AN/A$72,324
Majestic Care of Point Place
Toledo, OH
4.8 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at Sylvania
Sylvania, OH
5.3 mi2/51/51/5$193,489

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Merit House LLC?▾
Merit House LLC has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Merit House LLC cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Ohio is $7,908/month for a semi-private room and $8,821/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Merit House LLC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Merit House LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Merit House LLC had 21 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 23, 2024). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility. It also has 5 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Merit House LLC?▾
Merit House LLC provides 4.16 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, 1.24 LPN hours, and 2.62 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 60.2%.
How many beds does Merit House LLC have?▾
Merit House LLC has 99 certified beds with an average of 84 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Merit House LLC?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Ohio, including 5 in Toledo. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Merit House LLC?▾
On Google Maps, Merit House LLC has a rating of 2.7 out of 5 based on 38 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.