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Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home
201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 76 beds, Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home serves Crisfield in Somerset County, Maryland and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1968.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 13, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 40.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 41.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Somerset Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 31 | 100 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.8 | 74.1 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.3% | 41.3% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $26,685 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Mar 2026, 20 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×25 E ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Nov 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.3%, RNs 36.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 25.0% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.8% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.9% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Mccready Foundation Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tidalhealth, Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| Truist Commercial Equity, Inc | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/2021 |
| Mccready Foundation Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/1984 |
| Tidalhealth, Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
| Mccready Foundation Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/27/1984 |
| Tidalhealth, Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Somerset County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manokin Nursing and Rehababuse iconSFF Candidate | Princess Anne | 135 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 100 | 74.1 | $27K | 1 Jul 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Somerset County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home been cited for?
31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Tidalhealth, Inc, Mccready Foundation Inc and Tidalhealth, Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.