Garrett County Subacute Unit

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital

Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.

74.8% of the Medicare patients who left this home got back to the community and stayed there for at least 31 days — CMS rates that better than the national rate. This is CMS’s risk-adjusted rate over 244 Medicare stays in Oct 2022–Sep 2024, and CMS’s own comparison — not ours.

Met the expected recovery: 52.7% of this home’s Medicare short-stay residents left it at or above the ability to care for themselves and move around that CMS predicted for them, across 112 stays in Oct 2024–Sep 2025. The median of the 11,061 homes CMS publishes this for is 56.6%. Read it beside the getting-home figure, not instead of it: unlike the two measures above, CMS makes no better-or-worse call on this one and publishes no confidence interval for it, so this is a comparison and not a verdict — but it is the short-stay measure that separates homes most, and the one to ask about.

Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 1.62 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 99% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.

Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 21% of this home’s weekday level — it runs some therapy at the weekend, at a lower level than on weekdays. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.

This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 10 beds and averages 6.1 residents a day — about 61% occupied, or roughly 4 beds typically open. It often has substantial empty capacity — worth asking why, since low census can reflect either a new or shrinking home or one families are avoiding. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 9.45 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 5.38 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 4.07 is at or above the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 8.16 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 9.99 on weekdays — 18% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 5.81 to 4.34 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 35% is below the national median of 45%.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are more than at the previous inspection — worsening. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

• Potential for harm · Fcited before2025-08-05 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespread
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: An initial tour of the facility's kitchen was conducted on 7/30/2025 at 9:53 AM with staff #9, the Director of Nutrition.Observation of the facility's walk-in coolers revealed the following:-An opened and almost finished buttermilk ranch dressing with a label dated 12/10/24. Staff stated that they received it on 12/10/24, but it should have been dated with an open and expiration date.-A Dusseldorf Mustard with a date on the container, 6/5/25. Staff #9 stated that the date on the container indicated when they received it, but it should have been labelled with an open and use-by date.-Banana pudding mix dated 7/28/25. Staff #9 stated that it was the preparation date and noted that it should have been labelled with a use-by date.-Chocolate pudding mix with a preparation date of 7/28/25, but had no use-by date.-Sour cream in a bowl lacked a use-by date.-Bagged…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-08-05 · tag F0887 — isolated
  Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff were offered and educated about the COVID-19 vaccine. This was evident for four of five employee health files reviewed during the Infection Control task.Findings include:On 8/01/2025 at 1:59 PM, the surveyor reviewed staff immunization records and found that Staff #1, #5, #6, and the Director of Nursing (DON) were not offered or educated about the COVID-19 vaccine or most recent booster for 2024-2025.On 8/01/2025 at 2:31 PM, the surveyor interviewed the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), who also serves as the facility DON. When asked whether staff were offered and educated about the COVID-19 vaccine or informed that it is an annual requirement, the NHA stated she was unaware of the requirement and confirmed that staff were neither educated nor offered the vaccine or booster. She advised the surveyor to confirm the process with the facility's Infection Preventionist Nurse (IPN #3).On 8/04/2025 at 1:20 PM, the surveyor interviewed IPN #3, who stated she was not aware that…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2023-03-16 · tag F0842 — failed to keep accurate, complete medical records — isolated
  Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to 1). document the route of oxygen delivery each time a patient's oxygen saturation was documented. This was evident for 3 out of 3 residents (Resident #163, Resident #159, Resident #162) reviewed for Respiratory care and 2). failed to have hospice documentation in the medical recored. This was evident for 1 resident (Resident # 209) reviewed during an annual survey.The findings include: 1). On 3/16/23 at 8:37 AM, a review of medical records revealed that Resident #159 was admitted to the subacute unit on 3/6/23 for rehabilitation. Further review revealed a physician's order, dated 3/6/23, for the resident to receive oxygen 2 liters via nasal cannula when sleeping, and during the day when needed, to maintain an oxygen saturation level of 89%. A nasal cannula is a device designed to deliver oxygen directly to a patient's nose via a plastic tube that is tucked behind the ears and has two small soft flanges that aim for oxygen into the nostrils. Pulse oximetry is a technique of measuring the amount of…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2018-12-13 · tag F0908 — failed to keep essential equipment working — pattern
  Keep all essential equipment working safely.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  Based on observation and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to keep the walk-in freezer in the kitchen in safe operating condition. This was evident during the initial tour of the kitchen. The findings include: On 12/13/18 at 8:05 AM, during a tour of the kitchen with the Dietary Manager, observation was made of the walk-in freezer. There were ice formations on the ceiling in the freezer and under the 2 compressor fans. There was ice build-up on a bag of green beans and a box of cheese tortellini. There was a 2-inch-tall ice mound on top of a box of food which was located on the top shelf under the compressor fans. The Dietary Manager stated, we had that problem back in the summer and it is occurring again. I will have to call maintenance.

  Environmental Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2018-12-13 · tag F0641 — isolated
  Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 2 (#2, #4) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The MDS is part of the Resident Assessment Instrument that was Federally mandated in legislation passed in 1986. The MDS is a set of assessment screening items employed as part of a standardized, reproducible, and comprehensive assessment process that ensures each resident's individual needs are identified, that care is planned based on those individualized needs, and that the care is provided as planned to meet the needs of each resident. The findings include: 1) Review of the medical record for Resident #2 on 12/13/18 revealed a physician's history and physical, dated 11/5/18, which documented the assessment diagnoses of subarachnoid bleed, subdural hematoma, NSTEMI (non-ST elevated myocardial infarction), multiple myeloma (in relapse), renal disease, bladder cancer and pulmonary hypertension. Review of the MDS assessment with an…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2018-12-13 · tag F0656 — failed to write and follow a full care plan — isolated
  Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on medical record review, staff interview, and observation, it was determined the facility failed to develop comprehensive person-centered care plans with measurable goals. This was evident for 2 (#4, #5) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The findings include: A care plan is a guide that addresses the unique needs of each resident. It is used to plan, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care. 1) Review of the medical record for Resident #5 on 12/13/18 revealed the resident was admitted to the unit 11/20/18 with an order for the anticoagulant Eliquis. On 11/25/18, the resident was started on another anticoagulant medication, Coumadin. The resident took the Coumadin from 11/25/18 to 12/12/18. Review of care plans for Resident #5 failed to produce a care plan for the anticoagulant with specific interventions and measurable goals. Further review of the medical record revealed that Resident #5 took the pain medications Hydrocodone bitart/acetaminophen (lortab 5/325) 3 times per day when needed for pain and Tylenol 650 mg. every 4 hours when…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2018-12-13 · tag F0660 — isolated
  Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop an individualized discharge plan/care plan for a resident admitted to the facility for short term rehabilitation. This was evident for 1 (#7) of 1 resident reviewed for discharge. The findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #7 on 12/12/18 revealed documentation that the resident was admitted on [DATE] and discharged on 9/14/18. Review of Resident #7's care plans failed to produce a care plan for discharge planning which would have identified the resident's person-centered discharge goals. Discussed with the Director of Nursing on 12/12/18 at 4:20 PM who confirmed the finding.

  Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2018-12-13 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — isolated
  Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  Based on observation and interview with staff,, it was determined that the facility staff failed to date and label food items. The findings include: Observation was made, on 12/13/18 8:05 AM, during a tour of kitchen with the Dietary Manager of the first walk-in refrigerator. Observation was made of a storage rack with 2 trays of pie/cheesecake. The tray on the top shelf had 10 slices of pie/cheesecake and the second shelf had a tray with 12 slices of pie/cheesecake. The slices were wrapped in saran wrap, however, the items were not labeled or dated. The Dietary Manager confirmed the findings.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record.

Part of a chain

This home belongs to WVU MEDICINE — 7 facilities. Here is how its ratings compare with the chain’s average across all its homes: See the whole chain — ratings, flags, fines and finances →

A home rated well below its chain’s average can signal local problems; a chain with a low average across the board is a bigger pattern worth researching. CMS chain data under-reports private-equity and REIT ownership, so treat this as a floor, not the full picture.

Who owns this facility

CMS files one row per role, so the 18 rows in the source record cover these 16 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted.

1 organizational owner listed — a facility can be part of a larger chain. CMS ownership data is known to under-report private-equity and REIT ties; treat as a starting point.

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