Starfile / Maryland

ANCHORAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER

105 TIMES SQUARE, SALISBURY, MD 21801 · CCN 215339

Inspection history vs Maryland & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$10,033

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

COMMUNICARE HEALTH

Facilities in chain

122

Chain avg overall

2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (91)

1. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0584Honor 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.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-11-07 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-11-07 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0578Honor 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0584Honor 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0585Honor 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0625Notify 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0688Provide 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0758Implement 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0584Honor 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.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-01-12 · Health · corrected 2024-02-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0584Honor 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.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0625Notify 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.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. DF0688Provide 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.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. DF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. DF0758Implement 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.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

86. DF0761Ensure 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.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

87. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

88. DF0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

89. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

90. DF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

91. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-05-01 · Health · corrected 2019-06-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in SALISBURY

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.