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South Mountain Rehab Center

141 South Main Street, Boonsboro, MD 21713

CCN 215144 · For-profit, limited liability company · 157 certified beds

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.

South Mountain Rehab Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Boonsboro, Maryland, certified for 157 beds and caring for about 126 residents a day.

CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maryland median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.

Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 30, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.8 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 43.7.

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.

Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 47.6%.

39health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles1 at actual harm or worse
$0fines listed by CMS0 penalties in period
3.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
80%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)126 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityWashington Co. medianMaryland medianUS average
Overall star rating3333.0
Health citations, 3 cycles39744528.7
Citations per 100 beds24.862.143.726.8
Total nurse hours per resident day3.43.93.63.9
RN hours per resident day0.60.80.70.7
Nursing staff turnover47.6%44.4%41.5%45.8%
Fines listed$0$24,060$0—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)5
Cycle 230
Cycle 34

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 Dec 2024.

Severity mix: J ×1 D ×30 E ×6 F ×2

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 dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
22 Apr 2026F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.JComplaint investigationPast Non-Compliance
6 Mar 2026F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey30 Apr 2026
6 Mar 2026F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard survey30 Apr 2026
6 Mar 2026F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey30 Apr 2026
6 Mar 2026F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard survey30 Apr 2026
20 Dec 2024F0584Honor 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.EStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint investigation31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint investigation31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0836Ensure 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.EStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint investigation31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint investigation31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0758Implement 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.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
20 Dec 2024F0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.DStandard survey31 Jan 2025
1 Nov 2019F0578Honor 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.DStandard survey17 Dec 2019
1 Nov 2019F0584Honor 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.DStandard survey17 Dec 2019
1 Nov 2019F0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.DStandard survey17 Dec 2019
1 Nov 2019F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey17 Dec 2019

Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.

Staffing

Total nursing3.39 h
Nurse aides1.68 h
LPN1.07 h
RN0.64 h
Weekend total3.11 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 47.6%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityMaryland medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay19.8%20.0%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.5%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay1.7%0.9%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay5.0%2.0%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay1.2%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay33.9%20.7%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay3.7%5.3%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay14.5%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. Legal business name: Sm Rehab.

OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Glen Echo Holdings LLCDirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Oberon Core HoldingsIndirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Zambry Holdings LLCIndirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Cibc Bank USA5% or greater security interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Glen Echo Holdings LLC5% or greater security interestNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Cibc Bank USAOperational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Healthcare Services Group IncOperational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Accord ConsultantsAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Brand Sonnenschine LLPAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025
Cibc Bank USAAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/02/2025
Healthcare Services Group IncAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/02/2025
Z-Radar LLCAdp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE03/01/2025

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 Washington County

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Fahrney-Keedy Memorial HomeBoonsboro1065542927.4—26 Mar 2026
Western Md Hospital CenterHagerstown635353758.7$24K2 Dec 2025
Coffman Nursing HomeHagerstown593344576.3—23 Jul 2025
Homewood Living WilliamsportWilliamsport823343036.6$42K9 Jan 2026
Hagerstown Healthcare Centerabuse iconHagerstown1402238762.1$24K16 Jun 2026
Complete Care At HagerstownHagerstown6011281135.0$43K2 Apr 2026
Creekside Center For Rehabilitation and NursingSFF CandidateHagerstown80112104130.0$112K6 Feb 2026
Julia Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerabuse iconHagerstown1301137456.9—1 May 2026

All 10 facilities in Washington County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has South Mountain Rehab Center been cited for?

39 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 South Mountain Rehab Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.

How does staffing at South Mountain Rehab 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 South Mountain Rehab Center?

Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Glen Echo Holdings LLC, Oberon Core Holdings and Zambry Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was South Mountain Rehab Center last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Apr 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.