Registered name: Hidden Waters Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
CLINTON, MD · Medicare-certified · 267 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★2 of 5 overall
Clinton Healthcare Center in Clinton, MD has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score despite 5-star staffing and quality ratings. It reports 3.53 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $62,083 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: December 12, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $62,083recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5278.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.78
Licensed practical nurses
0.88
Nurse aides
1.87
Weekend nursing
2.98
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
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
6.7%5.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6%4.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%4.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.4%10.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.7%11.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8.6%9.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.4%0.4%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.1%25%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.6%4%Improving
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.5%99.5%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a hospital transfer agreement to ensure residents could be moved quickly to a hospital when they needed medical care. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 843 — 42 CFR §483.70(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — 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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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,386 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $11,190 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $50,697 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $62,083 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 5, 2025
$11,386
Federal fine
Dec 3, 2024
$50,697
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
Occupancy
212.8 residents on an average day (80% of 267 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 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.