11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Williamsport, MD
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $42,266 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
16505 Virginia Avenue, Williamsport, MD
(301) 582-1628
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
82
Certified beds
Average residents
71
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Homewood Retirement Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.85
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.85
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.45
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.76
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
51%
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 | 99.5% |
91.9%
7.6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.6%
3.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.6% |
2.3%
3.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.0% |
21.4%
20.4 pts better
|
11.4%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.8% |
5.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 24.2% |
16.1%
8.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
4.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.2% |
15.3%
11.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
10.5 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 | 43.2% |
26.6%
16.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
26.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.1% |
22.9%
5.8 pts better
|
14.9%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.7%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
1.5%
0.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.9% |
25.4%
7.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
13.1 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 | 95.6% |
78.4%
17.2 pts better
|
81.7%
13.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.0% |
9.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
1.3%
0.1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.6% |
80.6%
15 pts better
|
79.7%
15.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 19.2% |
21.2%
2 pts better
|
23.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-09-26
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2019-07-31
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-07-31
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-07-31
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2018-03-13
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2018-03-13
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-02-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-09-30
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 2024-09-30
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-10-30
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 2024-09-30
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-08-09
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2019-08-09
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-08-09
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-08-09
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2019-08-09
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-08-09
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 2019-08-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2018-04-09
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 2018-04-09
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 2018-04-09
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 2018-04-09
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-04-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2018-04-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-04-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-04-09
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 2018-04-09
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2018-04-09
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $42,266
Fine
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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