Crisfield, MD

Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD

(410) 968-1200

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

76

Certified beds

Average residents

68

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1968-05-09

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.04

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.84

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.80

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.21

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.3
0.1 pts better
1.9
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.2
0.2 pts better
1.8
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
91.9%
8.1 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
96.6%
3.4 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
2.3%
0.6 pts worse
3.3%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.0%
21.4%
20.4 pts better
11.4%
10.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.1%
5.7%
1.6 pts better
5.4%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.0%
16.1%
4.1 pts better
19.6%
7.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.3%
15.3%
5 pts better
16.7%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 25.3%
26.6%
1.3 pts better
16.3%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.1%
22.9%
3.2 pts worse
14.9%
11.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
0.7%
0.4 pts worse
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.7%
25.4%
3.3 pts worse
19.8%
8.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.8%
6.3%
0.5 pts worse
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
78.4%
20.1 pts better
81.7%
16.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.4%
9.9%
3.5 pts worse
12.0%
1.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
1.3%
0.4 pts worse
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.4%
80.6%
16.8 pts better
79.7%
17.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 14.6%
21.2%
6.6 pts better
23.9%
9.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-20 · Fire 2024-11-20

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-09-20 · Fire 2019-09-20

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-05-01 · Fire 2018-05-01

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-11-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2019-11-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2018-08-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2018-08-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-05

G · Actual harm 2019-09-20

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2019-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Corrected 2019-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2019-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2019-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2019-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2019-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2019-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2018-06-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2018-06-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2018-06-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F773 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2018-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-01

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2018-06-08

B · Minimal harm 2018-05-01

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2018-06-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Tidalhealth, Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Butler, Gerrod

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-08-01
Collins, Franklin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-07-01
Diriker, Mehmet

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-01
Fiddler, Kathryn

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Fiddler, Kathryn

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Gary, Stephanie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-01
Gary, Stephanie

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-01
Johnson, Marcia

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-07
Karumbunathan, Vijaykumar

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
King, Audrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-01
Leonard, Steven

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Leonard, Steven

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Mccready Foundation Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1984-03-27
Mcgonigle, Jami

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-07
Miller, Laurie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-07
Rommel, David

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-01
Sipe, Richard

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Spence, Camesha

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-07-01
Spence, Camesha

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-07-01
Tidalhealth, Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Truist Commercial Equity, Inc

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2021-02-08
Trumble, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01
Tull, Lisa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-07
Ward, Lori

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2020-03-01
Williams, Andrea

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-07-01
Yanus, Scott

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-03-01

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