MILLER'S MERRY MANOR

Miller's Merry Manor is a long-term care facility located at 500 Walkerton TR in Walkerton, Indiana (ZIP code 46574), within St. Joseph County. The facility operates with 107 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Miller's Merry Manor holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, also below the national benchmark. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to national comparisons. The quality measure rating is likewise 4 out of 5, reflecting above-average performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These ratings are based on data reported to CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection and staffing information becomes available. Miller's Merry Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility can serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Individuals relying on Medicaid for long-term care coverage may be eligible for placement at this facility, subject to bed availability and applicable state guidelines. Those covered by Medicare may also receive covered services during qualifying stays. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (574) 586-3133 to inquire about specific payment arrangements, private pay options, and current availability. When assessed against national averages, Miller's Merry Manor presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating and health inspection rating of 2 stars both fall below the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting areas where inspection findings have had a negative effect on the composite score. In contrast, the staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each indicate that the facility performs above the national average in those two domains. This combination of ratings may be relevant to families and individuals who weigh staffing levels and clinical outcomes alongside inspection history when evaluating care options. The facility's CMS data is publicly available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, which provides additional detail on specific inspection findings, staffing hours, and quality measure outcomes.