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Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
105 Times Square, Salisbury, MD 21801
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Salisbury, Maryland, certified for 126 beds and caring for about 108 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 96 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 32, 44 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 76.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 32.1%.
96health deficiencies, 3 survey cyclesnone at actual-harm level
$10Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
3.3nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
86%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)108 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wicomico Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 96 | 94 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 76.2 | 39.2 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.1% | 32.1% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,033 | $41,265 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 10 Dec 2025, 29 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: D ×82 E ×13 F ×1
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 May 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 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 | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0625 | 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 hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 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 | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2024 |
| 12 Jan 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Feb 2024 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | 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 | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 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 | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0625 | 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 hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0839 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 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 | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
| 1 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.1%, RNs 66.7%; 1 administrator 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 | 13.0% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.8% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.1% | 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: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Wicomico County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer'S Head Center | Salisbury | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 23.8 | $41K | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Wicomico Nursing Home | Salisbury | 102 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 39.2 | $28K | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare CenterSFF Candidate | Salisbury | 305 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 94 | 30.8 | $101K | 17 Apr 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Wicomico County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been cited for?
96 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Dec 2025.
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.