BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER in Salisbury, MD has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and special focus candidate status. Staffing is 3 stars but reported nurse staffing is 3.47 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: October 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4734.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.63
Licensed practical nurses
0.57
Nurse aides
2.27
Weekend nursing
3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
12.2%15%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%1.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.8%6.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.9%18.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
63.9%11.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
34.4%11.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.6%19.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.9%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.3%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
39.1%29.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
20.7%25.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
72.5%99.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79.6%89.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited October 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 41 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,090 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 17, 2025
13 days
Federal fine
Feb 28, 2024
$13,090
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · 88 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
218.6 residents on an average day (72% of 305 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 56 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.