16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Chestertown, MD
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 16 recent health deficiencies with 17 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
200 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD
(410) 778-4550
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
98
Certified beds
Average residents
95
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-02-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.63
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.29
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.48
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
11%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
30%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.3
1 pts better
|
1.9
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.2
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.4 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 | 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 | 3.8% |
2.3%
1.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 17.1% |
21.4%
4.3 pts better
|
11.4%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% |
5.7%
1.2 pts better
|
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.9% |
16.1%
3.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 31.5% |
15.3%
16.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
14.8 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 | 16.1% |
26.6%
10.5 pts better
|
16.3%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.7% |
22.9%
3.2 pts better
|
14.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 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 | 25.4% |
25.4%
About the same
|
19.8%
5.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
6.3%
1.8 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.4% |
78.4%
20 pts better
|
81.7%
16.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 17.2% |
9.9%
7.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
5.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
1.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
80.6%
17.4 pts better
|
79.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.6% |
21.2%
2.6 pts better
|
23.9%
5.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-05-23
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 2024-05-23
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 2024-05-23
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 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-05-23
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2019-06-24
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 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Provide two separate exits in rooms of more than 1000 square feet.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2018-02-16
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 2018-02-16
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 2018-02-16
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2018-02-16
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-02-16
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-02-16
Inspection history
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-01-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-31
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-01-31
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-31
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-04-12
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 2024-04-12
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2023-04-07
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-06-03
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2019-06-03
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 2019-06-03
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-06-03
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-06-03
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-06-03
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2019-06-03
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-06-03
Health
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Corrected 2017-12-29
Health
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Corrected 2017-12-29
Health
Protect each resident from mistreatment, neglect and misappropriation of personal property.
Corrected 2017-12-29
Health
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Corrected 2017-12-29
Health
Develop and implement policies for 1) screening and training employees; and the 2) prevention, identification, investigation, and reporting of any abuse, neglect, mistreatment and misappropriation of property.
Corrected 2017-12-29
Health
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2017-12-29
Health
Give or get emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Corrected 2017-12-29
Health
Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2017-12-29
Health
Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.
Corrected 2017-12-29
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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