18 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
24 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)
Denton, MD
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 18 recent health deficiencies with 24 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
520 Kerr Avenue, Denton, MD
(410) 479-2130
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
87
Certified beds
Average residents
80
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Key Health Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1971-12-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
7 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 1 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.69
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.34
All reported nurse hours · state 3.87 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.21
RN + LPN hours · state 1.72 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.28
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.46 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.71
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.61 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.61
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.92
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.57
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
8,538
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
26.39
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9841
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
8.26
Baseline 20.80% · Performance 17.60% · Measure score 8.26 · Achievement 8.26 · Improvement 7.98
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.82% · Performance 7.80% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
2.30
Baseline 58.03% · Performance 54.29% · Measure score 2.30 · Achievement 2.30 · Improvement 0.63
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.49 hours · Performance 2.90 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.35% |
10.72%
0.6 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 169 · Observed rate 13.02% · Lower 95% interval 8.39% |
| Discharge to community | 54.89% |
50.57%
4.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 137 · Observed rate 47.45% · Lower 95% interval 46.13% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.11 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.81% |
95.27%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 91 · Denominator 94 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 94 |
| Discharge self-care score | 65.22% |
53.69%
11.5 pts better
|
Numerator 45 · Denominator 69 |
| Discharge mobility score | 52.17% |
50.94%
1.2 pts better
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 69 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.06% |
2.29%
1.2 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 94 · Adjusted rate 0.82% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.8% |
7.12%
0.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 92 · Observed rate 9.78% · Lower 95% interval 4.68% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 136 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 55.64% |
42%
13.6 pts better
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 133 |
| Discharge function score | 63.77% |
56.45%
7.3 pts better
|
Numerator 44 · Denominator 69 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 47 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 95.24% |
96.28%
1 pts worse
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 21 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 0% |
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 54 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.3
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 67.0% |
91.9%
24.9 pts worse
|
93.4%
26.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 68.1% · Q2 70.1% · Q3 68.3% · Q4 61.5% · 4Q avg 67.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.6% |
96.6%
2 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.4% |
2.3%
4.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 21.2% |
21.4%
0.2 pts better
|
11.4%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.2% · Q2 11.9% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 18.3% · 4Q avg 21.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.9% |
5.7%
1.8 pts better
|
5.4%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.2% |
16.1%
0.9 pts better
|
19.6%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.4% · Q2 19.0% · Q3 10.2% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 15.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 49.5% |
15.3%
34.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
32.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 52.0% · Q2 52.2% · Q3 43.5% · Q4 50.0% · 4Q avg 49.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 55.3% |
26.6%
28.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
39 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.4% · 4Q avg 55.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 40.2% |
22.9%
17.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
25.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 47.7% · Q2 44.3% · Q3 53.4% · Q4 15.0% · 4Q avg 40.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.3% |
0.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.4% |
1.5%
1.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 38.5% |
25.4%
13.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
18.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 45.1% · Q2 35.3% · Q3 34.1% · Q4 38.7% · 4Q avg 38.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.6% |
6.3%
1.7 pts better
|
5.1%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 29.9% |
78.4%
48.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
51.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 49.2% · Q2 41.6% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 9.6% · 4Q avg 29.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.6% |
9.9%
3.7 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.6% · Observed 12.4% · Expected 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 7.9% |
1.3%
6.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
6.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 14.7% · 4Q avg 7.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 22.8% |
80.6%
57.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
56.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 22.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.0% |
21.2%
4.2 pts better
|
23.9%
6.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.0% · Observed 16.9% · Expected 23.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
24 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (8 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-07-29
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2025-07-29
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-19
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-02-19
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-02-19
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-03-19
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 2025-02-10
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-02-10
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 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2020-01-15
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 2020-01-15
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-15
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 2018-08-15
Inspection history
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-02
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-12-02
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-12-02
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-02
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-07-29
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 2025-01-17
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-17
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 2025-01-17
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-01-17
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 2025-01-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-17
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2019-11-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-11-20
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-11-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-11-20
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2019-11-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-11-20
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-11-20
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2019-11-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-11-20
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 2019-11-20
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-11-20
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 2018-07-13
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-07-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-07-13
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2018-07-13
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2018-07-13
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2018-07-13
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-07-13
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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