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Nursing homes in Dorchester County, Maryland
Dorchester County, Maryland, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 258 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 136 health deficiencies over three cycles, 52.7 per 100 beds against 41.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $51K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Dorchester County | Maryland | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 221 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 52.7 | 41.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $51K | $4.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Chesapeake Woods | Cambridge | 98 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 49 | 50.0 | $51K | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehababuse icon | Cambridge | 160 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 87 | 54.4 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 9 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 6 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
Chains present: Autumn Lake Healthcare (1), Key Health Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Dorchester County, Maryland?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 258 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Dorchester County have the highest CMS ratings?
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Chesapeake Woods (3 stars), Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab (2 stars)
How do Dorchester County nursing homes compare with Maryland?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 52.7 per 100 beds against 41.9 statewide.