Frostburg Rehab Center
1 Kaylor Circle · Frostburg, MD · 21532 · 3016897500
122 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,559 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
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 September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 13, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 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 September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 13, 2025 | Fine | $16,559 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215115 · certified since December 4, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.