Williamsport, MD

Homewood Living Williamsport

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

Compare this facility

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

Facility snapshot

Beds

Certified beds

Average residents

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

Chain footprint

4 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 5 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.85

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.85

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.45

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.15

All reported nurse hours · state 3.87 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.70

RN + LPN hours · state 1.72 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.76

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.46 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.55

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.61 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.10

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.93

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.56

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.25

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

20%

Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

51%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

5,316

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

36.62

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9900

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.08

Baseline 18.05% · Performance 20.47% · Measure score 2.08 · Achievement 2.08 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

6.15

Baseline 6.65% · Performance 6.00% · Measure score 6.15 · Achievement 6.15 · Improvement 3.43

Total nurse turnover

1.68

Baseline 48.65% · Performance 56.82% · Measure score 1.68 · Achievement 1.68 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.74

Baseline 4.08 hours · Performance 4.43 hours · Measure score 4.74 · Achievement 4.74 · Improvement 1.53

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	9.53%	10.72% 1.2 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 320 · Observed rate 6.88% · Lower 95% interval 7%
Discharge to community	70.31%	50.57% 19.7 pts better	Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 328 · Observed rate 68.9% · Lower 95% interval 66.25%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.84	1.02 0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	99.03%	95.27% 3.8 pts better	Numerator 205 · Denominator 207
Falls with major injury	0.48%	0.77% 0.3 pts better	Numerator 1 · Denominator 207
Discharge self-care score	55.23%	53.69% 1.5 pts better	Numerator 95 · Denominator 172
Discharge mobility score	38.37%	50.94% 12.6 pts worse	Numerator 66 · Denominator 172
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	5.31%	2.29% 3 pts worse	Numerator 11 · Denominator 207 · Adjusted rate 5.72%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	6%	7.12% 1.1 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 201 · Observed rate 3.98% · Lower 95% interval 3.48%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 147
Staff flu vaccination coverage	30.86%	42% 11.1 pts worse	Numerator 75 · Denominator 243
Discharge function score	47.67%	56.45% 8.8 pts worse	Numerator 82 · Denominator 172
Transfer of health information to provider	97.67%	95.95% 1.7 pts better	Numerator 42 · Denominator 43
Transfer of health information to patient	99.31%	96.28% 3 pts better	Numerator 144 · Denominator 145
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	36.63%	25.2% 11.4 pts better	Numerator 37 · Denominator 101

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

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 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 0.9 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.1% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.5%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · Q1 5.5% · Q2 7.5% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.0%
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 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 8.5% · Q3 8.5% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 6.8%
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 · Q1 30.0% · Q2 29.8% · Q3 23.4% · Q4 14.0% · 4Q avg 24.2%
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 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 23.3% · Q3 28.2% · Q4 27.9% · 4Q avg 27.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
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 · 4Q avg 43.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 30.6% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 24.4% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 17.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 35.3% · Q2 33.0% · Q3 39.8% · Q4 24.1% · 4Q avg 32.9%
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 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 88.5% · Q2 94.7% · Q3 98.6% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 95.6%
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 · Adjusted 10.0% · Observed 9.0% · Expected 10.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 95.6%
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 · Adjusted 19.2% · Observed 16.0% · Expected 19.8% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-09 · Fire 2024-08-09

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-06-25 · Fire 2019-06-25

11 health deficiencies

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)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-01-19 · Fire 2018-01-19

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2024-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-09-26

C · Minimal harm 2019-06-25

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2019-07-31

C · Minimal harm 2019-06-25

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2019-07-31

C · Minimal harm 2019-06-25

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-07-31

C · Minimal harm 2018-01-19

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2018-03-13

C · Minimal harm 2018-01-19

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2018-03-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2024-08-09

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

G · Actual harm 2024-08-09

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-09-30

G · Actual harm 2024-08-09

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F944 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-09

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

G · Actual harm 2019-06-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2019-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2019-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2019-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2019-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

F624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected 2019-08-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-25

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

C · Minimal harm 2019-06-25

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

G · Actual harm 2018-01-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2018-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-01-19

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-01-19

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-01-19

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Corrected 2018-04-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-01-19

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-01-19

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2018-04-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-01-19

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-01-19

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2018-04-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-01-19

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

C · Minimal harm 2018-01-19

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

What sits behind the stars

$42,266 2024-08-09

Fine

Fine · fine $42,266

Fine