Mountain City Rehab CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 48 Tarn Terrace, Frostburg, MD 21532
- CCN
- 215277
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 88
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 84
- CMS flags
- CMS abuse icon
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CMS gives Mountain City Rehab Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 22 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Maryland is 16. CMS lists 3 fines with a total of $48,227 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Allegany County median | Maryland median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 8 homes in the county, 221 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Maryland median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 6 Mar 2026 | 22 | 16 |
| Cycle 2 | 26 Nov 2024 | 37 | 18 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 6 | 12 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 22 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 30 Apr 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 | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 37 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 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 | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 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 | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2022 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 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 | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 26 Nov 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 6 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | C | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
| 20 Sep 2019 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2019 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2025 | Fine | $15,106 | |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Fine | $16,562 | |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Fine | $16,559 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Maryland median | Maryland average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.50 | 3.60 | 3.87 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.84 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.13 | 3.20 | 3.47 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 48.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, Maryland median
- 41.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 33.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 27.5% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.0% | 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 | 26.2% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 26.0% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Allegany County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostburg Rehab Center | Frostburg | 1 of 5 | 26 | $16,559 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| Lions Rehab Center | Cumberland | 2 of 5 | 22 | $0 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Egle Nursing Home | Lonaconing | 1 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 9 Oct 2025 | |
| Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Cumberland | 3 of 5 | 19 | $12,735 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab | Cumberland | 4 of 5 | 11 | $18,636 | 3 Apr 2026 | |
| Cumberland Healthcare Center | Cumberland | 2 of 5 | 20 | $97,777 | 9 Oct 2025 | |
| Moran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Westernport | 2 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 15 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Mountain City Rehab Center (CCN 215277). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/mountain-city-rehab-center-frostburg-md-215277/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Mountain City Rehab Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 13 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 26 Nov 2024.
- Who operates Mountain City Rehab Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Mountain City Rehab Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Maryland as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.