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Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center
21412 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653
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.
Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center, in Lexington Park, Maryland, is certified for 125 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maryland median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 25, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $47K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 48.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Marys Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 33 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.0 | 12.5 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.9% | 46.1% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $47,254 | $47,254 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 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: 9 Jan 2026, 15 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×30 E ×6 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | F | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 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 | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 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 | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 15 May 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
| 17 May 2019 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2024 | Fine | $47,254 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.9%, RNs 23.1%; 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 | 12.7% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 31.7% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.5% | 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.
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 St. Marys County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hall Veterans Home | Charlotte Hall | 286 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 11.5 | $67K | 25 Jul 2025 |
| St. Mary'S Nursing Center Inc | Leonardtown | 160 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 12.5 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in St. Marys County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center been cited for?
40 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 Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $47K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jan 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.