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BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER

200 CIVIC AVENUE, SALISBURY, MD 21804
Score: 24 / 100

Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 24/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Maryland. Families considering this Salisbury facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.47 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 89 deficiencies at Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.47 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.61 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.26 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.07 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

89
Total Deficiencies
Oct 16, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 87 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity K
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Oct 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity K
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Oct 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Oct 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Oct 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0607 Severity E
    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    Oct 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 7.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 14.6% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 32.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 34.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,090

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 24 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
305
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
51