Mount Airy Nursing and Rehab Center
4101 Baltimore National Pike · Mount Airy, MD · 21771 · 3018290800
104 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (67 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
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 29, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 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 · D August 29, 2025
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.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 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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Actual harm · G May 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2023
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
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 June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2023
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 June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 2, 2023
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 June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2023
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 June 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215268 · certified since September 13, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.