Pines Nursing and Rehab
610 Dutchman's Lane · Easton, MD · 21601 · 4108224000
195 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Key Health Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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 prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $24,088 |
Inspection citations (179 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · 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 April 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
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 April 28, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 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 November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 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 November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 4, 2025
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 November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 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 November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 19, 2025 | Fine | $24,088 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215010 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.