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South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
144 Washington Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
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 River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, in Edgewater, Maryland, is certified for 111 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Communicare Health chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (18, 25, 9 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.8 per 100 beds, about the same as 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 41.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Anne Arundel Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 52 | 54 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.8 | 48.6 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.3% | 42.7% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 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: 13 Mar 2026, 11 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×46 E ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 28 May 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2026 |
| 15 May 2026 | 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 13 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. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 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 | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 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 | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 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 | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 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 | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 18 Apr 2023 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 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 | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 6 Nov 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 | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 6 Nov 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 | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 6 Nov 2019 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 6 Nov 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 6 Nov 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 6 Nov 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 6 Nov 2019 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2019 |
| 6 Nov 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 | 27 Dec 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.3%, RNs 47.6%; 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 | 16.7% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.5% | 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 | 23.1% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.1% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.0% | 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. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omg Re Leasing Co, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/04/2008 |
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 Anne Arundel County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel | Gambrills | 110 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 31 | 28.2 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Complete Care At Annapolis | Annapolis | 97 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 30.9 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future Care Chesapeake | Arnold | 152 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 13.8 | — | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Crofton | Crofton | 180 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 20.6 | — | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Ginger Cove | Annapolis | 55 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 21.8 | — | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Glen Burnie | 95 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 54 | 56.8 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek | Annapolis | 130 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 73 | 56.2 | — | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Complete Care At Severna Park LLCabuse icon | Severna Park | 138 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 67 | 48.6 | — | 15 Jun 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Anne Arundel County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been cited for?
52 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 River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at South River Rehabilitation and Wellness 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 River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
It is part of the Communicare Health chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Omg Re Leasing Co, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 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.