Merkel Nursing Center

Findings from federal nursing-home surveys published by CMS. Severity letters come from the official inspection grid.

• Feb 16, 2026·health survey

  Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

  Infection Control

  Severity F

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Dec 4, 2025·health survey

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Infection Control

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Aug 22, 2025·health survey

  Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.

  Administration

  Severity C

  Potential for minimal harm
• Dec 12, 2024·health survey

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Infection Control

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Oct 17, 2024·health survey

  Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Jul 31, 2024·health survey

  Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

  Administration

  Severity B

  Potential for minimal harm
• Dec 15, 2023·health survey

  Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  Environmental

  Severity E

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Jun 8, 2023·health survey

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Infection Control

  Severity E

  Potential for more than minimal harm