Homewood at Frederick in Frederick, MD has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with 5-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reports 4.42 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and had $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: July 22, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4228.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.30
Licensed practical nurses
0.78
Nurse aides
2.35
Weekend nursing
4.12
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 15%
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
4.3%3.8%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%5.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%3.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.6%4.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.2%3.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
38.9%19.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
41.1%34.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%12.7%Worsening
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
39.2%47.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%0%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
98.4%97.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.7%97.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
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 July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited November 2018 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents’ medications were free from unnecessary drugs. Cited November 2018 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 757 — 42 CFR §483.45(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited November 2018 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Chain
Part of HOMEWOOD RETIREMENT CENTERS · 4 homes · 4.3 stars avg
Occupancy
82.1 residents on an average day (68% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 33 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.