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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrill, MD

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Merrill nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Merrill, MD may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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The initial experience at Richland Woods with my mother residing in a studio apartment and my father who was visiting daily did have a rocky start on the nursing front. In short from providing lengthy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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5 - the facilities and staff are outstanding - they do a great job of keeping the residents engaged in a lot of different activities. I would highly recommend Colonial Courtyard
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Colonial Courtyard at Bedford is ideally situated for senior citizens who are still young enough to enjoy what the great outdoors has to offer. Set against a lovely mountainous backdrop in central Pennsylvania, it is senior living for the nature lover at its very best! Known for gorgeous...
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Everyone was great. Nursing was exceptional. All people working we're very nice. Staff kept us involved if any problems arose, and it was nice to have her close to home. Couldn't have asked for anything more
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Harmony at MorgantownIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Morgantown, West Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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After touring several options, we chose Heritage Ridge for my mom’s independent living, and it’s been the best decision we’ve made. The community is warm, vibrant, and beautifully maintained, offering the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The senior living community of Heritage Ridge Senior Living at Johnstown, formerly the Lutheran Home at Johnstown, has been a part of the Westmont community and Johnstown area since 1960.Our continuing care facility offers Independent living, Personal Care, and Skilled Nursing. Aging in place...
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The staff is typically very responsive and helpful. Think they could sometimes do more to try to engage my Mom in activities- would also like more proactive communication and updates on the status of her....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Marquis Place is located on the west side of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, just south of Uniontown Mall. Our beautiful community is surrounded by trees which most residents will be able to enjoy from their apartments. Other residents may have a view of our large enclosed courtyard. Our full time...
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The friendly and caring staff are the hallmark of Evergreen Assisted Living. The meals are as expected.. Average. Activities are limited. They need an activities director.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We’ve been operating as the ultimate senior home care facility since 2001.Our staff provides exceptional care to residents of Evergreen. The family atmosphere offers companionship, security and compassionate care, paired with a fresh sense of vitality and fun!When it comes to retirement living,...
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My sister is loving The Kensington senior living house in Cumberland, Maryland the people there keep us very informed. If something happens to my sister they call immediately she got Covid. I was called and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nestled in the Allegheny Mountains near the source of the Potomac River, The Kensington stands as proud testament to Cumberland's storied past. When it opened in 1926, the Algonquin Hotel was well known for its elegance and hospitality. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, it's...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
CountryHouse in Cumberland was designed and is staffed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. From our many years of experience working with those needing memory care and their families, we know that consistency, security, comfort and a sense of...
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The main reason we chose Ligonier Gardens over other facilities we looked at was the location … her hometown is Ligonier and most of my brothers and I still live there.. she also knows several people who are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
LIGONIER GARDENS Some life choices such as where to live and with whom one chooses to spend their time define life. Moving from one’s home to a personal care facility is such a choice. For most considering a personal care facility as a new home, accommodations, safety, atmosphere and...
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The staff are friendly and helpful. The food seems really well made and they have a really nice kitchen. The residents all seem pretty content and the cost is unbeatable. It seems more like a communal...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Situated in Johnstown, Pennsylvania Harmony House Manor senior living community is a haven of peace and tranquility. It is located in a safe area that is ideal for seniors. It is also located near Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital which is a top notch hospital in Pennsylvania. The residents...
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Everyone is super friendly, place always clean, and care given great. Better than her previous place in our opinion. I would recommend Monarch Meadows to others.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Monarch Meadow, LLC, is co-owned by husband and wife team Dan & Katie Vivian, who have combined 40+ years of caring experience. Dan, the Administrator, has extensive experience in dementia care, and Katie, BSN,RN,CIC, specializes in Home Care & Infection Prevention. She has a...
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My mom was no longer able to safety stay at home by herself. We toured a few assisted living facilities and found Westmont Woods to be a good fit. The staff is friendly and helpful. When I have questions....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother has bee in Rosewood Personal Care for a little over a year now. The staff are all very attentive to the needs of the residents and are also there to answer any questions the family may have. The...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Rosewood Assisted Living Community is the area's leader in quality personal care. Our spacious suites (both private and semi-private) are well appointed, and designed to convey a home-like feel. Each suite has a private bathroom, and is fully furnished. Cable television and local telephone...
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The staff members were all very friendly, and the care services were also good. Prior to covid we would be invited to dinners, one time we went for Christmas dinner. We would recommend this community to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My husband is doing much better since he started his rehabilitation at Pennknoll. The staff are very friendly. The place is clean and he enjoys his exercise class. This rehabilitation center gets my...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Windber Woods is a good place. It's an older facility, so if you don't let looks fool you and let the people prove the place. The people here are super and that makes the place.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My aunt is doing well here at this community. She is being cared for very well. The staff is kind and helpful. It is a nice community, they do a good job with the cleanliness. They are providing her with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
When we founded Easy Living Estates in 1988, our purpose was to create assisted living and personal care facilities where residents would enjoy the most independence possible. We create a strong sense of community with other residents and staff, provide excellent daily care and specialized...
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My wife's respite stay here was done very well. The staff was attentive, friendly and they encouraged her to take part in the activities offered. Her room was nice and I felt that they took very good care...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We are a 29 bed one story personal care home that was established in 1989. We are located in Southwestern Pennsylvania, close to town and provide quality care to residents over the age of 60. We strive to help our residents maintain their highest level of independence. We adapt our services to...
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They accepted my parent's low income and that was appreciated. They are all friendly and caring. If you ask for any help with anything it is taken care of. The owner is a caring individual and all of the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Anna Lisa's Touch of Home Anna Lisa's Touch of Home is a senior living community located in Perryopolis, PA, which is in Fayette County, home to just over 1,700, and part of the Pittsburgh area. Residents will enjoy having access to nearby shops, malls, bus and train routes. They can shop, run...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
At Madison Rehab & Nursing Ctr, a Genesis HealthCare facility, we offer our patients and residents outstanding care, delivered by highly skilled practitioners in a warm and comfortable setting. Our Quality Healthcare Units provide skilled nursing, medical and rehabilitative care for patients...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Assisted Living at Frostburg The Assisted Living at Frostburg residence is located in the quaint town of Frostburg, MD. The Frostburg community is known for its commitment to the arts and nature. There are a number of venues, such as the Arts and Entertainment district, which will allow you to...

Cost of nursing homes in Merrill, MD

The average cost of senior living in Merrill is $3,848 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Friendsville, MD with an average of $3,491 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Merrill, MD, vs. nearby cities

Merrill, MD
$3,848/mo
$4,299/mo

Nursing homes costs in Merrill, MD, vs. state and national averages

Merrill, MD
$3,848/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Merrill, MD, vs. other senior living options

$3,277/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,848/mo

Nursing homes costs in Merrill, MD, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,496/mo
Studio
$4,387/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,888/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,800/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,000/mo

Senior living costs in Merrill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Merrill, MD
Column state: Maryland
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrill, MDMarylandU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,848/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,228/mo$5,268/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,277/mo$6,221/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,764/mo$3,830/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Merrill, MD:$3,848/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Merrill, MD:$3,228/mo
Maryland:$5,268/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Merrill, MD:$3,277/mo
Maryland:$6,221/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Merrill, MD:$2,764/mo
Maryland:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Merrill, MD, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Merrill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Merrill, MDMD stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Merrill, MD

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Merrill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Merrill, MD$4,383/mo$4,298/mo+2.0%
Maryland$5,476/mo$5,619/mo-2.5%
National$4,857/mo$4,808/mo+1.0%
Merrill, MD
2024 average cost:$4,383/mo
2023 average cost:$4,298/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Maryland
2024 average cost:$5,476/mo
2023 average cost:$5,619/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,857/mo
2023 average cost:$4,808/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrill

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrill

Monarch Meadow in Uniontown, PA

4.0
They try to provide as good as care as possible. No where is a perfect place. No one is neglected. If you want 1 to 1 care your not looking in the right place. You should hire a personal care assistant just for your loved one. We picked this community because it is clean, friendly, and offers ...
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Easy Living Estates of New Stanton in Hunker, PA

4.4
We're very pleased with the care at this community with one major issue. It's a lovely place, very clean, and the staff are friendly. However, they cannot deal with any sort of intravenous care. Any sort of IV has to be done elsewhere, which may be an issue for some residents.

Siemon's Heritage Personal Care Home in Somerset, PA

5.0
I could not have been more pleased. I am very happy with the facility and the care provided to my mom, I was very blessed to have chosen this community.

Merrill nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrill, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Merrill nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Merrill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
34%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrill nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Merrill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrill, MDNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.2%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrill nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Merrill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrill, MDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Merrill nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Merrill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrill, MDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrill nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Merrill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrill, MDNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.6%
0.5%
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