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Miller's Merry Manor

500 Walkerton Tr, Walkerton, IN 46574

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Miller's Merry Manor is a nursing home in Walkerton, Indiana. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(574) 586-3133
Last standard health inspection
December 5, 2025 (11 months ago)
Certified beds
107
Residents per day, on average
49.9
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Johnson Memorial Hospital
Chain
Miller's Merry Manor
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Indiana average (16 vs 23).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. 1 citation

    Health inspection on May 19, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  7. 4 citations

    Health inspection on December 5, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 30, 2025.

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  8. 15 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 5, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0300. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0300 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0223 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install proper backup exit lighting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

    • Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2026.

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  9. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  10. 4 citations

    Health inspection on October 8, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    61 of 507 Indiana homes (12%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.

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  11. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  12. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  13. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  15. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2025.

    • Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2025.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 22, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  17. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 21, 2022 from $5,000 to $3,250.

  19. 7 citations

    Health inspection on January 12, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

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  20. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on January 12, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0300. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Miller's Merry Manor last inspected?

CMS lists December 5, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Miller's Merry Manor have?

CMS lists 16 health citations since January 12, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Miller's Merry Manor been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Miller's Merry Manor?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Miller's Merry Manor a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.