Merry Wood Lodge
Nursing Home · Elmore, AL
CMS certification number015019
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
280 MT Hebron RoadElmore, AL 36025
Elmore County
- Phone
- (334) 567-8484
- ZIP code
- 36025 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 124
- Residents per day
- 98.6 (80% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Sunbridge Healthcare LLC
- Chain
- Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1974
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.24 (state 3.88 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.78 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.55 (state 0.79 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.91 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.89 (state 3.26 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.9 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 54.2 (state 39.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 1, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 4.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 8
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 10 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-11-12 |
| 2024-09-01 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
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. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
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. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-11-12 |
| 2024-09-01 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
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. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-09-01 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
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. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2020-03-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-01 |
| 2020-03-03 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-01 |
| 2020-03-03 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-01 |
| 2020-03-03 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-01 |
| 2020-03-03 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-01 |
| 2020-03-03 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-01 |
| 2018-12-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-01-17 |
| 2018-12-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-01-17 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $182,968 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | Payment Denial | 42 days payment denial |
| 2024-09-01 | Fine | $182,968 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Gen Operations I LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Gen Operations II LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Healthcare INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Sun Healthcare Group INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Whitman, Arnold (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Bolen, Joel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huffman, Larry (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bolen, Joel (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berg, Michael (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bridgeford, Laura (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendelson, Avi (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Berg, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Huffman, Larry (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Merry Wood Lodge?
Merry Wood Lodge has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Alabama.
How many beds does Merry Wood Lodge have?
It has 124 certified beds and cares for about 99 residents per day.
Has Merry Wood Lodge been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $182,968 in the last three years.
Who owns Merry Wood Lodge?
It is part of Genesis Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Merry Wood Lodge?
(334) 567-8484. The facility is located at 280 MT Hebron Road, Elmore, AL 36025.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.