D

WICOMICO NURSING HOME

900 BOOTH STREET, SALISBURY, MD 21801
Score: 54 / 100

Wicomico Nursing Home faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 54/100. The facility ranks in the 44th percentile among Maryland nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Wicomico Nursing Home is near the national average, with 3.92 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 39 deficiencies at Wicomico Nursing Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.92 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.89 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.36 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.67 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.45 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

39
Total Deficiencies
Mar 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 37 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Mar 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Mar 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0791 Severity G
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    Aug 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 13.7% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 19.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $28,343

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
102
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 28, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7