What are the staffing levels at MERRY WOOD LODGE?

MERRY WOOD LODGE reports 3.24 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.78 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 1.91 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).

What is the CMS rating for MERRY WOOD LODGE?

MERRY WOOD LODGE holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 1 stars, and quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.

How does MERRY WOOD LODGE compare to other Alabama nursing homes?

The Alabama average is 3.25 total HPRD and 0.52 RN HPRD. MERRY WOOD LODGE's total HPRD of 3.24 is below the state average.

What is the staff turnover rate at MERRY WOOD LODGE?

MERRY WOOD LODGE reports 52% total nursing staff turnover annually (54% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

CMS CCN 015019 · For profit - Limited Liability company

MERRY WOOD LODGE

280 MT HEBRON ROAD, ELMORE, AL 36025

Overall CMS Rating

1/5

Staffing Rating

3/5

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Below-average staffing — research carefully

3.24 total HPRD vs. 3.89 national avg · 0.78 RN HPRD vs. 0.69 national avg

Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day

3.24

Total HPRD

Nat avg 3.89

0.78

RN HPRD

Nat avg 0.69

N/A

LPN HPRD

Nat avg 0.94

1.91

CNA HPRD

Nat avg 2.27

Staffing Comparison

Bar = this facility. Markers = state avg (blue) and national avg (purple).

RN Hours/Day0.78 hr/day

State 0.52National 0.69

LPN Hours/DayN/A

State 0.98National 0.94

CNA Hours/Day1.91 hr/day

State 1.75National 2.27

Total Nursing Hours/Day3.24 hr/day

State 3.25National 3.89

Weekend Staffing

Weekend RN hours often drop 10–20% — a key quality indicator.

Weekend RN HPRD

N/A

National avg 0.48

Weekend Drop vs. Weekday

N/A

Staff Turnover

Annual staff turnover — below 30% is excellent; above 70% indicates instability.

Total Nursing Turnover

52%

National avg 52%

RN Turnover

54%

Total Turnover52%

Purple marker = national average (52%). Lower is better.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall Rating

Much below average

1/5

Health Inspection

Much below average

1/5

Staffing

Average

3/5

Quality Measures

Above average

4/5

Facility Information

Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds: 124
State: Alabama
ZIP: 36025
Last Inspection: —
CMS CCN: 015019

Penalty & Inspection History

1 CMS fine totaling $182,968

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the staffing levels at MERRY WOOD LODGE?: MERRY WOOD LODGE reports 3.24 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), including 0.78 RN hours, N/A LPN hours, and 1.91 CNA hours. The U.S. national average is 3.89 total HPRD (0.69 RN, 0.94 LPN, 2.27 CNA).
What is the CMS rating for MERRY WOOD LODGE?: MERRY WOOD LODGE holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The staffing-specific rating is 3 stars, health inspection rating is 1 stars, and quality measure rating is 4 stars. CMS ratings are updated quarterly.
How does MERRY WOOD LODGE compare to other Alabama nursing homes?: The Alabama average is 3.25 total HPRD and 0.52 RN HPRD. MERRY WOOD LODGE's total HPRD of 3.24 is below the state average.
What is the staff turnover rate at MERRY WOOD LODGE?: MERRY WOOD LODGE reports 52% total nursing staff turnover annually (54% RN turnover). The national average is approximately 52%. This is near the national average.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) via CMS Care Compare. Revalidated every 24 h. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.