41 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Chestertown, MD
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $3,418 in total fines with 41 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
415 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD
(410) 778-1900
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
92
Certified beds
Average residents
88
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Key Health Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-09-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.67
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.63
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.82
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.96
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
70%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.3
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.2
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.9% |
91.9%
40 pts worse
|
93.4%
41.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.5% |
96.6%
0.9 pts better
|
95.5%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
2.3%
0.6 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 51.1% |
21.4%
29.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
39.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.3% |
5.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.5% |
16.1%
2.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 26.8% |
15.3%
11.5 pts worse
|
16.7%
10.1 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 | 29.4% |
26.6%
2.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 26.0% |
22.9%
3.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
11.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% |
0.7%
1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.4% |
1.5%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.3% |
25.4%
4.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.3% |
6.3%
About the same
|
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 12.1% |
78.4%
66.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
69.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.3% |
9.9%
4.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.2% |
1.3%
2.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 26.7% |
80.6%
53.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
53 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 11.0% |
21.2%
10.2 pts better
|
23.9%
12.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (7 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-12
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 2024-02-12
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-02-12
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-17
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2019-06-14
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-06-14
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-06-14
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-06-14
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-06-14
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2019-06-14
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-06-14
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2019-06-14
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2018-01-07
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2017-12-28
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2018-01-12
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 2018-01-07
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2018-01-07
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2018-01-12
Inspection history
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 2025-10-01
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 2025-10-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-01
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 2025-10-01
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-11-18
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-10-01
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 2025-10-01
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-10-01
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 2025-10-01
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected 2025-10-01
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 2025-10-01
Health
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-12-04
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 2023-12-04
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 2023-12-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-12-04
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 2023-12-04
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-12-04
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 2023-12-04
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-12-04
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 2023-12-04
Health
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-12-04
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2019-04-15
Health
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2019-04-15
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-04-15
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 2019-04-15
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2019-04-15
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-04-15
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-04-15
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-04-15
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-04-15
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $3,418
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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