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DEER'S HEAD CENTER

351 DEER'S HEAD HOSPITAL ROAD, SALISBURY, MD 21801 · CCN 215132

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

$41,265

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (15)1 actual harm

1. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

   Actual harm

2. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. 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.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. 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.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-12 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-09-05 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2019-09-05 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. 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.2019-09-05 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-09-05 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2018-07-12 · Health · corrected 2018-09-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2018-07-12 · Health · corrected 2018-09-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. 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.2018-07-12 · Health · corrected 2018-09-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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