MERRY WOOD LODGE
280 MT HEBRON ROAD, Elmore, AL 36025
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MERRY WOOD LODGE Compares
MERRY WOOD LODGE is a 124-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elmore, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.9%) is below the Alabama average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 124 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.1% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (39% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (48% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (66% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.3% — better than the Alabama average of 24.9% (31% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MERRY WOOD LODGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MERRY WOOD LODGE with other nursing homes in Elmore.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MERRY WOOD LODGE, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MERRY WOOD LODGE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MERRY WOOD LODGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.1% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MERRY WOOD LODGE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MERRY WOOD LODGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MERRY WOOD LODGE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Elmore
Elmore sits in Elmore County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 12,641 (15.5%)
- Median age
- 38.7 years
- Median household income
- $62,324
- Median home value
- $171,100
Demographics for Elmore County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elmore.
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