10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Pocomoke City, MD
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1006 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD
(410) 957-2252
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
73
Certified beds
Average residents
63
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Key Health Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1981-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.77
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.86
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.07
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.2
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.9%
8.1 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.0% |
96.6%
0.4 pts better
|
95.5%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 41.1% |
21.4%
19.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
29.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 16.8% |
5.7%
11.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
11.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.5% |
16.1%
5.6 pts better
|
19.6%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.3% |
15.3%
1 pts worse
|
16.7%
0.4 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 | 35.6% |
26.6%
9 pts worse
|
16.3%
19.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 32.4% |
22.9%
9.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
17.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
0.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% |
1.5%
0.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.0% |
25.4%
2.4 pts better
|
19.8%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.0% |
6.3%
3.3 pts better
|
5.1%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.2% |
78.4%
19.8 pts better
|
81.7%
16.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 19.3% |
9.9%
9.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
7.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% |
1.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.8% |
80.6%
14.2 pts better
|
79.7%
15.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.0% |
21.2%
2.2 pts better
|
23.9%
4.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-25
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-25
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 2024-09-16
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-11-08
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-11-08
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-09-30
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 2019-10-11
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2019-09-26
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-11-08
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-11-08
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-09-25
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2019-10-24
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2019-10-24
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-05-31
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 2018-06-12
Inspection history
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-12-10
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-08-20
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 2024-08-20
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-08-20
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 2024-08-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-08-20
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 2024-08-20
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-10-11
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 2019-10-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-10-11
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-06-26
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2018-06-26
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2018-06-26
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-06-26
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 2018-06-26
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2018-06-26
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2018-06-26
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 2018-06-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-06-26
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 2018-06-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-06-26
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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