13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Glen Burnie, MD
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
7575 East Howard Road, Glen Burnie, MD
(410) 768-8200
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
95
Certified beds
Average residents
89
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1982-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.61
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.05
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.78
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.95
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
17%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
26%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
91.9%
7.3 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 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 | 2.9% |
2.3%
0.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.3% |
21.4%
16.1 pts better
|
11.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.4% |
5.7%
4.3 pts better
|
5.4%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.9% |
16.1%
4.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.8% |
15.3%
10.5 pts better
|
16.7%
11.9 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 | 21.0% |
26.6%
5.6 pts better
|
16.3%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.9% |
22.9%
13 pts better
|
14.9%
5 pts better
|
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 | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.6% |
25.4%
6.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
6.3%
1.6 pts better
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.9% |
78.4%
14.5 pts better
|
81.7%
11.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.4% |
9.9%
1.5 pts better
|
12.0%
3.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% |
1.3%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.0% |
80.6%
12.4 pts better
|
79.7%
13.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.8% |
21.2%
4.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (7 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-09-04
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-10-03
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 2025-10-03
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-09-04
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-09-04
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-09-04
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-07-28
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 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2022-07-28
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-11-18
Inspection history
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-11-28
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-11-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-08-13
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-07-08
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 2022-07-08
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-07-08
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 2022-07-08
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 2022-07-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2018-12-20
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 2018-12-20
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2018-12-20
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 2018-12-20
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 2018-12-20
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2018-12-20
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct 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
Operational/Managerial Control · 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
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
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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