Williamsport Health and Rehabilitation Center
154 North Artizan Street · Williamsport, MD · 21795 · 3012237971
121 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times 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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (100 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · 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 March 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 7, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 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 September 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 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 September 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 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 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215198 · certified since July 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.