Wicomico Nursing Home
900 Booth Street · Salisbury, MD · 21801 · 4107428896
102 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $28,343 |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
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 March 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 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 March 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025 · 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 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G 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 October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024 · 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 October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2019
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 13, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2019
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
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 August 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
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 August 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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 | $28,343 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215007 · certified since September 24, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.