South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
144 Washington Road · Edgewater, MD · 21037 · 4109565000
111 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 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
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.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
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 May 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
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 May 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
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 May 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
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 January 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
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 January 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215297 · certified since October 31, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.