Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
200 East 16th Street · Frederick, MD · 21701 · 3016628700
196 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Fundamental Healthcare
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
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
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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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,562 |
Inspection citations (78 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
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 October 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
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 October 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
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.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 29, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected October 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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 29, 2024 | Fine | $16,562 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215217 · certified since February 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.