37 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Ellicott City, MD
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 37 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3000 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD
(410) 461-7577
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
182
Certified beds
Average residents
138
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.65
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.79
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.08
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.3
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.2
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
91.9%
7.2 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.8% |
96.6%
2.2 pts better
|
95.5%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
2.3%
0.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.8% |
21.4%
12.6 pts better
|
11.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.2% |
5.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.5% |
16.1%
4.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.0% |
15.3%
5.3 pts better
|
16.7%
6.7 pts better
|
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 | 31.8% |
26.6%
5.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
15.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.4% |
22.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.2% |
25.4%
0.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.3% |
6.3%
1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.2% |
78.4%
1.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
4.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.5% |
9.9%
3.4 pts better
|
12.0%
5.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.3%
0.6 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.6% |
80.6%
5 pts better
|
79.7%
5.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.1% |
21.2%
4.1 pts better
|
23.9%
6.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (9 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (7 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-11-06
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 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-10-19
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-10-19
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2022-10-19
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-10-19
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2022-10-19
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-10-19
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2022-10-19
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 2019-10-07
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-10-07
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2019-10-07
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2019-10-07
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-10-07
Inspection history
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-31
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-12-31
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-12-31
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-07-25
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 2025-07-25
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-07-25
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 2025-04-02
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-10-18
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 2024-10-18
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-10-18
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 2024-10-18
Health
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-18
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 2024-10-18
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-18
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-01-13
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-01-13
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2023-01-13
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 2023-01-13
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-11-21
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 2022-11-21
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2023-01-13
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 2022-11-21
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2022-11-21
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-10-25
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 2019-10-25
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-10-25
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 2019-10-25
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-10-25
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 2019-10-25
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2019-10-25
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 2019-10-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2019-10-25
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 2019-10-25
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Health
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2019-10-25
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
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
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · 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
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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