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LAURELWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

100 LAUREL DRIVE, ELKTON, MD 21921 · CCN 215111

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

$95,610

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 (86)1 actual harm

1. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2026-01-30 · Health

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2026-01-30 · Health

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-11-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. EF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Actual harm

26. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. 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.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. FF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2024-08-08 · Health · corrected 2024-10-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. 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.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.2024-03-14 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. 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.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. 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.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for minimal harm

60. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. 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.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. 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.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. EF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2019-09-18 · Health · corrected 2019-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. 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.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. BF0584Honor 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.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for minimal harm

76. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. DF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    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.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

86. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2018-05-24 · Health · corrected 2018-07-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Other facilities in ELKTON

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