15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Salisbury, MD
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $10,033 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
105 Times Square, Salisbury, MD
(410) 749-2474
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
126
Certified beds
Average residents
100
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2002-02-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.77
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.38
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.91
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
31%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.3
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.2
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.7% |
91.9%
2.8 pts better
|
93.4%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.9% |
96.6%
2.3 pts better
|
95.5%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.4% |
2.3%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.0% |
21.4%
12.4 pts better
|
11.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.2% |
5.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.6% |
16.1%
10.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.6% |
15.3%
4.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
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 | 20.7% |
26.6%
5.9 pts better
|
16.3%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.8% |
22.9%
7.1 pts better
|
14.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.7%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.5%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.4% |
25.4%
3 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.3% |
6.3%
4 pts better
|
5.1%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 65.2% |
78.4%
13.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
16.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.2% |
9.9%
2.7 pts better
|
12.0%
4.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
1.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.5% |
80.6%
10.9 pts better
|
79.7%
11.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.2% |
21.2%
8 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (13 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-02-18
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-08-12
Inspection history
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-02-09
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 2026-02-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-09
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-12-10
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-05-10
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 2024-05-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-05-10
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 2024-05-10
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-05-10
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 2024-05-10
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-10
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2024-05-10
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 2024-02-15
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-15
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-06-21
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 2019-06-21
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-06-21
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 2019-06-21
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $10,033
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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