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Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home

BOONSBORO, MD · Medicare-certified · 106 beds

In good standing
Non-profit
4 of 5 overall

Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star health inspection and staffing scores but a lower 2-star quality measures rating. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and nurse staffing was 4.09 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.0899 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: February 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0899.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.72
Licensed practical nurses
1.08
Nurse aides
2.29
Weekend nursing
3.62

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%

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).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

10.9%9.5%Improving

Residents with a fall causing major injury

4%3.9%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

7.5%6.2%Improving

Residents with a urinary tract infection

2.7%3.9%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

6%8.1%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

27%12.5%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

15.8%33.3%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

23.6%20.8%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

1.4%1.2%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

2.3%2.5%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

21.7%26.6%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%0%No change

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

98.7%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

96%100%Improving

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

87.6%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

59.5%92.6%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited February 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E

The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited February 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 17 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
90.2 residents on an average day (85% of 106 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 24 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.