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ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME

201 HALL HIGHWAY, CRISFIELD, MD 21817
Score: 91 / 100

Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Crisfield, Maryland, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 9% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home is near the national average, with 3.69 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.69 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.04 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.80 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.21 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.72 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Nov 19, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 36 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0640 Severity E
    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity E
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0732 Severity E
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Nov 19, 2024 · Resident Rights 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 6.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.9% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 10.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
76
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13