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Hidden Waters Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

CLINTON, MD · Medicare-certified · 267 beds

Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.5608 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

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

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $11,190 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  6. 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.