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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.69
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.28
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 | 67.0% |
91.9%
24.9 pts worse
|
93.4%
26.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 55.3% |
26.6%
28.7 pts worse
|
16.3%
39 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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