Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center
200 Civic Avenue · Salisbury, MD · 21804 · 4107491466
305 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Marquis Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $98,225 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$98,225 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $111,315 |
Inspection citations (94 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
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 March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | Fine | $98,225 |
| January 17, 2025 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
| February 28, 2024 | Fine | $13,090 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215067 · certified since July 14, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.