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Nursing homes in Kent County, Maryland
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Kent County, Maryland, with 228 beds between them.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 141 health deficiencies over three cycles, 61.8 per 100 beds against 41.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $19K 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 | Kent County | Maryland | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 221 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 61.8 | 41.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $19K | $4.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Brooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Heron Point | Chestertown | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 68.4 | $15K | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Resorts At Chester River Manor Corp | Chestertown | 98 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 36.7 | — | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Chestertown Nursing and Rehababuse icon | Chestertown | 92 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 79 | 85.9 | $3K | 13 Aug 2025 |
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. | 8 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 7 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 6 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 5 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Key Health Management (1), Acts Retirement-Life Communities (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Kent County, Maryland?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 228 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Kent County have the highest CMS ratings?
Willow Brooke Ct Skilled Care Ctr At Heron Point (5 stars), Resorts At Chester River Manor Corp (3 stars), Chestertown Nursing and Rehab (1 stars)
How do Kent County nursing homes compare with Maryland?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 61.8 per 100 beds against 41.9 statewide.