Edgewater, MD

South River Healthcare Center

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 22 recent health deficiencies with 16 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

144 Washington Road, Edgewater, MD

(410) 956-5000

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

111

Certified beds

Average residents

98

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Communicare Health

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1996-10-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.64

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.75

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.95

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.88

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

56%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.3
0.5 pts better
1.9
1.1 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 99.1%
91.9%
7.2 pts better
93.4%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.6%
96.6%
2 pts worse
95.5%
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.9%
2.3%
1.6 pts worse
3.3%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.9%
21.4%
8.5 pts better
11.4%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.5%
5.7%
0.2 pts better
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.9%
16.1%
5.2 pts better
19.6%
8.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.6%
15.3%
0.7 pts better
16.7%
2.1 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 32.7%
26.6%
6.1 pts worse
16.3%
16.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 23.9%
22.9%
1 pts worse
14.9%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.7%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.8 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 22.9%
25.4%
2.5 pts better
19.8%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.8%
6.3%
0.5 pts better
5.1%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 74.1%
78.4%
4.3 pts worse
81.7%
7.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 9.7%
9.9%
0.2 pts better
12.0%
2.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.3%
1.3 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.3%
80.6%
0.3 pts worse
79.7%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 21.5%
21.2%
0.3 pts worse
23.9%
2.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-11 · Fire 2024-12-11

22 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

16 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-11-06 · Fire 2019-11-06

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2018-05-04 · Fire 2018-05-04

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-02-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-02-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-02-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-02-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K500 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2025-02-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-16

K354 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-16

K100 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2024-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-16

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-16

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2024-03-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-16

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

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 2019-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2019-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2018-06-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

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 2023-04-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

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 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

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 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

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 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

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 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-11

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2025-01-25

J · Immediate jeopardy 2019-11-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2019-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2019-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

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 2019-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

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 2019-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

F773 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Corrected 2019-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-06

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 2019-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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 2018-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

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 2018-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

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 2018-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2018-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2018-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

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 2018-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2018-06-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2018-05-04

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 2018-06-13

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Omg Re Leasing Co, LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 3 facilities 2008-04-04
C R Stoltz Ii LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 28 facilities 2008-04-04
C.r. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 96 facilities 2008-04-04
Coleman, Phyllis

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-12-30
Groves, Donna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 102 facilities 2023-04-14
Hc Real Estate Holdings, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 25 facilities 2008-04-04
I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 96 facilities 2008-04-04
Ohi Asset (Md) Edgewater, LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2008-04-18
Omg Re Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 27 facilities 2008-04-04
R.s. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 95 facilities 2008-04-04
Riedinger, Jennifer

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2022-10-28
Romeo, Dominic

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 105 facilities 2023-04-01
Romeo, Dominic

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 105 facilities 2023-04-01
Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 97 facilities 2008-04-04
Rosedale Family Investment Company, Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 95 facilities 2008-04-04
Rrw, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 94 facilities 2008-04-04
S.l. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 96 facilities 2008-04-04
Stoltz, Charles

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 103 facilities 2008-04-04
Washington (Md) Mgmt. Co., LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2008-04-04
Wilheim Family Investment Company, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 94 facilities 2008-04-04
Wilheim, Ronald

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 98 facilities 2008-04-04

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