Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
29449 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall, MD · (301) 884-8171
- Certified beds
- 286
- Residents per day
- 217
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- No chain reported
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- March 17, 1986
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How this home got 4 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Maryland.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★4 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Maryland homes
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home carries 68.5 inspection points. That is fewer than 69% of Maryland's 219 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Maryland: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–32 pts
- 4★ 32–72 pts
- 3★ 72–104.75 pts
- 2★ 104.75–158.12 pts
- 1★ over 158.12 pts
Bars show every rated home in Maryland by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
33 health citations on record since 2018. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (5)
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G
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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J
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.
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G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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H
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Rights8E
- E
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- E
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.
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- D
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
- E
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care4D
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Pharmacy Service4D
- D
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.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
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.
Nutrition and Dietary3E
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation2E
- D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- E
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning2D
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Nursing and Physician Services2E
- E
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
- D
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Infection Control1D
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental1D
- D
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Administration1D
- D
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspection history
2025-07-25
8 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
2022-08-15
16 health deficiencies · 10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
2018-12-04
9 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 4 h 19 min of nursing staff time a day, 43 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
4 h 19 min
Maryland average
3 h 56 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 19% of nursing staff and 35% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 2 administrators.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$66,671 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-04 | Fine | $66,671 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.1 pts worse | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.3 pts worse | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5.4 pts better | 98.5% | 93.1% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine1.7 pts better | 97.8% | 96.1% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.1 pts worse | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms22.8 pts better | 1.0% | 23.8% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.8 pts worse | 6.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication0.7 pts worse | 17.5% | 16.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication5.8 pts worse | 19.9% | 14.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrainedAbout the same | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened11.8 pts better | 8.1% | 19.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased10.8 pts better | 8.8% | 19.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderAbout the same | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.7 pts better | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1.7 pts better | 22.5% | 24.2% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.6 pts better | 5.1% | 5.7% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine3.5 pts better | 83.2% | 79.7% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit2.3 pts worse | 11.7% | 9.4% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication2.2 pts worse | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine9.6 pts better | 90.9% | 81.3% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission2.8 pts worse | 23.0% | 20.2% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
11 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
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| Comptroller Of Maryland Central Payroll Bureau | Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Comptroller Of Maryland Central Payroll Bureau | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Comptroller Of Maryland Central Payroll Bureau | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Karim, Shahana | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Larose, Tina | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Larose, Tina | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Murphy, Sharon | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Pantzer, Peter | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Pantzer, Peter | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Pruitthealth Veteran Services - Maryland, Inc. | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Pruitthealth Veteran Services - Maryland, Inc. | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
20 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke7F
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems5F
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- C
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Egress5E
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- C
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Miscellaneous2F
- F
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Services1D
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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