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Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
1234 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
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 170 beds, Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center serves Westminster in Carroll County, Maryland and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 74 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (27, 6, 41 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $64K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 52.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Carroll Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 74 | 54 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.5 | 67.7 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.8% | 51.1% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $63,681 | $0 | $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
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 4 May 2026, 21 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×54 E ×17 F ×1 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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 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 | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 4 May 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 13 Feb 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 14 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 18 Apr 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 | 25 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | 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 | 25 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 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 | 25 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | 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 | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | 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 | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | 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 | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | 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 | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
| 21 Sep 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | Fine | $14,892 | |
| 18 Apr 2024 | Fine | $48,789 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.8%, RNs 56.7%; 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 | 27.6% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 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 | 25.4% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.1% | 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: Washington West Leasing Co Llc. Chain: Communicare Health (110 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pc Mstr Lsco, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/01/2017 |
| Washington (West) Mgt Co., LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| Washington (West) Mgt Co., LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2025 |
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 Carroll County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Lutheran Village | Westminster | 72 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 34 | 47.2 | — | 6 Jun 2025 |
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy | Mount Airy | 62 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 42 | 67.7 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor | Sykesville | 118 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 85 | 72.0 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View | Manchester | 109 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 27.5 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven | Sykesville | 79 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 32 | 40.5 | — | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc | Taneytown | 63 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 58.7 | $65K | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Atlee Hill Health and Rehab Center | Westminster | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 67 | 111.7 | $15K | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Mount Airy Nursing and Rehab Centerabuse icon | Mount Airy | 104 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 71 | 68.3 | — | 22 May 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Carroll County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness 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 Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $64K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness 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 Westminster 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 Pc Mstr Lsco, LLC and Washington (West) Mgt Co., LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 4 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 4 May 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.