Western Md Hospital Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 44/100. The facility ranks in the 31th percentile among Maryland nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Western Md Hospital Center provides above-average staffing with 6.48 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent CMS inspections identified 35 deficiencies at Western Md Hospital Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 6.48 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 2.35 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1.02 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 3.11 | 2.4 | Above Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 6.00 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 1.98 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0695 Severity JProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Jun 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0578 Severity GHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, andJun 3, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Jun 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0838 Severity FConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day opeJun 3, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
- Tag 0843 Severity FHave an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital whJun 3, 2024 · Administration 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 | 6.4% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 1.1% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 30.8% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 0.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 6.4% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 2.1% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 16.6% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $24,060
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -2 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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