Independent Ohio nursing-home information · CMS data updated August 2026
CMS certification number 365859

The Merriman in Akron, Ohio

209 Merriman Rd, Akron, OH 44303 · Summit County

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1CMS overall rating
1Health inspection
1Staffing rating
4Quality measures

August 2026 facility data

This profile reports CMS ratings, staffing, inspection, enforcement, and ownership records from the stated snapshot. Review dates and source records before making a care decision.

Facility snapshot

Certified beds55
Average residents/day46.6
Ownership typeFor profit - Corporation
ChainLionstone Care
Reported nurse hours/resident/day3.16763
Reported RN hours/resident/day0.43983
Nursing staff turnover64.9%

Official inspection findings

The supplied CMS files contain 64 health and 35 fire-safety citation rows for this provider. 3 health rows have a G–L scope/severity code. The table shows the 10 most recent health rows of all severity levels. These are official inspection findings; they are not civil or criminal judgments.

Survey dateSeverityFinding
2026-01-27ENutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
2025-11-26JFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-11-26FFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
2025-11-26FAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2025-11-26FEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2025-11-26EQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
2025-11-26DResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-11-26DFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
2025-11-26DFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-11-26DFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Penalties

Provider summary: 2 penalties and $134,475 in total fines. Individual rows supplied:

DateTypeAmount
2025-11-26Fine$117,130
2025-01-09Fine$17,345

Reported ownership and management

NameTypeRoleAssociation
KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMONIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTsince 04/08/2021
STEIN, ABBAIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTsince 04/08/2021
CUSNER, ADAMIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 01/27/2025
DEGYANSKY, JEFFREYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 01/01/2020
GOLDISH, ELIEZERIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 10/09/2023
STEIN, ABBAIndividualCORPORATE OFFICERsince 04/08/2021
CUSNER, ADAMIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 01/27/2025
DEGYANSKY, JEFFREYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 04/01/2021
GOLDISH, ELIEZERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 10/09/2023
KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMONIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 04/01/2021
STEIN, ABBAIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLsince 04/01/2021
CUSNER, ADAMIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 01/27/2025
DEGYANSKY, JEFFREYIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2021
GOLDISH, ELIEZERIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 10/09/2023
KAZARNOVSKY, SOLOMONIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2021
STEIN, ABBAIndividualADP OF THE SNFsince 04/01/2021