Hidden Waters Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Clinton, MD has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent abuse citation, and $61,887 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: November 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $61,887recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5608.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.78
Licensed practical nurses
0.83
Nurse aides
1.96
Weekend nursing
3.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 33%
Registered nurse turnover: 42%
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
7.7%5.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.6%6.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.8%6.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.8%5.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
23.1%9.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.5%8.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.6%20.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.9%7.4%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.4%99.4%No change
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 May 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
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 3 health deficiencies.
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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 · $61,887 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 5, 2025
$11,190
Federal fine
Dec 3, 2024
$50,697
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
202.8 residents on an average day (76% of 267 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 35 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.