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Laurelwood Healthcare Center
100 Laurel Drive, Elkton, MD 21921
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.
Certified for 110 beds, Laurelwood Healthcare Center serves Elkton in Cecil County, Maryland and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maryland median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 74 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 36, 32 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 67.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $96K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 42.0%.
74health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles1 at actual harm or worse
$96Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
3.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
90%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)99 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cecil Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 74 | 74 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 67.3 | 67.3 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.0% | 46.2% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $95,610 | $31,134 | $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: 30 Jan 2026, 8 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×54 E ×14 F ×4 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0917 | Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | F | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Jan 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | F | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Aug 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 14 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 14 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Sep 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 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 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
| 18 Sep 2019 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 1 Nov 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 2024 | Fine | $95,610 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.0%, RNs 37.5%; 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 | 14.8% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.3% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 23.3% | 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, corporation. 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 Cecil County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Calvert Manor | Rising Sun | 144 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 22.9 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerabuse iconSFF Candidate | Elkton | 182 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 146 | 80.2 | $31K | 17 Jun 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Cecil County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Laurelwood Healthcare Center been cited for?
74 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 Laurelwood Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $96K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Laurelwood Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Laurelwood Healthcare Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Laurelwood Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 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.