Merry Wood Lodge

Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 521 communities in our directory.

With 124 beds, Merry Wood Lodge is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Elmore County average about 71 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 80% of its licensed beds. That is below the Elmore County average of roughly 90%.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Elmore County average about 2.3 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in September 2024 and recorded 8 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 52%.

The community is located in Elmore County, AL.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Merry Wood Lodge offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type for-profit corporation
• Beds / units 124
• Occupancy 80%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
• Annual staff turnover 52%
• Last health inspection September 2024