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DEER'S HEAD CENTER

351 DEER'S HEAD HOSPITAL ROAD, SALISBURY, MD 21801
Score: 64 / 100
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Deer'S Head Center is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 64/100. Located in Salisbury, Maryland, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Deer'S Head Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Jul 11, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 15 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jul 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Jul 11, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0625 Severity D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospi
    Jul 11, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0758 Severity D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psy
    Jul 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jul 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service 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 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 43.4% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 30.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $41,265

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 64 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5

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