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BERLIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

9715 HEALTHWAY DRIVE, BERLIN, MD 21811
Score: 7 / 100

Berlin Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 7/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Maryland. Families considering this Berlin facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

With 3.19 total nurse hours per resident per day, Berlin Nursing And Rehabilitation Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 71 deficiencies at Berlin Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors..

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 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.19 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.00 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.93 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

71
Total Deficiencies
Jul 22, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 69 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0760 Severity G
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Jul 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jul 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 6.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 9.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 14.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $237,402

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 7 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: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 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
165
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20