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Merry Wood Lodge
280 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore, AL 36025
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Merry Wood Lodge Description
Merry Wood Lodge is a very large 124 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 6.0 miles outside the town of Millbrook, Alabama and is part of the Genesis HealthCare network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Many reviewers praise the caring and professional staff, highlighting their dedication to residents' well-being.
- Several reviews commend the facility for its cleanliness and the variety of activities available for residents.
- Family members of residents appreciate the regular updates and communication from the staff, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, receive positive mentions for their effectiveness and the staff's encouragement.
- The memory care unit is noted for its attentive and experienced staff, with activities designed to engage residents.
Negative Reviews:
- One reviewer reports an issue with stolen belongings and has filed complaints with the VA and the State of Alabama.
- Concerns about the facility's responsiveness to inquiries and communication issues, particularly in returning calls and answering the phone.
- Allegations of elder abuse and neglect, including a specific claim of a resident being physically harmed.
- A reviewer expresses shock over the presence of snakes in the facility, attributing it to the building's location on a swamp.
Mixed Feedback:
- While many reviews highlight the exceptional care and environment, a few raise serious concerns about safety and management.
- The majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with specific staff members frequently mentioned for their outstanding service.
- Some families have had excellent experiences with their loved ones' care, while others have faced challenges in communication and safety.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1974
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 124
Total current residents: 94
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-27 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key. |
| 2020-03-10 | 2020-03-27 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-04-04 | 2018-04-04 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2018-04-04 | 2018-05-09 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2018-04-04 | 2018-05-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-04-04 | 2018-04-04 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-01 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-01 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-03-03 | 2020-04-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-17 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-12-13 | 2019-01-17 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-03-29 | 2018-05-03 | D | Freedom 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. |
| 2018-03-29 | 2018-05-03 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-03-29 | 2018-05-03 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-03-02 | $78,677 |
| 2019-03-02 | $78,676 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Millbrook which is 6.0 miles away and has a population of 15,314 (small town).
- The average income is $40,025, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 85
- Low Temperature: 48
- Average Temperature: 68.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 169 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 194 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.8 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.49 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 110.0, Moderate Days 7.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Food Outlet
4.4 miles awayDollar General Market
5.9 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
6.2 miles awayAldi
7.4 miles awayPublix
8.0 miles awayTransportation
Montgomery Union Station
12.4 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Alabama State Employees Credit Union
4.3 miles awayMax
4.6 miles awayRiver
4.9 miles awayGuardian
7.1 miles awayAlabama Employees Credit Union
7.3 miles awayHospitals
Elmore Community Hospital
8.1 miles awayPrattville Baptist Hospital
9.9 miles awayJackson Hospital
13.4 miles awayBaptist Medical Center South
16.1 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
7.3 miles awayWalgreens
7.3 miles awayJones Drugs
10.0 miles awayWalgreen's
13.1 miles awayCVS
19.9 miles awayDentists
Millbrook
5.0 miles awayAspen Dental
8.0 miles awayPrattville Dental Care
8.0 miles awayFife Family Dentistry
8.9 miles awayParks
Robinson Springs Park
4.4 miles awayLegacy Park
4.4 miles awayFort Toulouse State Park
5.7 miles awayFort Toulouse National Historic Park
6.0 miles awayMillbrook Park
6.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church
13.2 miles awayShopping
Eastdale Mall
13.8 miles awayThe Shoppes at Eastchase
16.7 miles awayCulture
Montgomery Performing Arts Center
12.5 miles awayDavis Theatre
12.7 miles awayCloverdale Playhouse
14.5 miles awayAlabama Shakespeare Festival at Carolyn Blount Theatre
15.9 miles awayRestaurants
Habaneros
4.0 miles awayFront Poarch Grill
4.1 miles awaySan Marco's
4.4 miles awayCracker Barrel
7.0 miles awayWaffle House
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