The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
ELKTON, MD · Medicare-certified · 110 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Laurelwood Healthcare Center in Elkton, MD has a 3-star overall rating. Key concerns are a 2-star health inspection rating, staffing at 3.40 hours per resident per day below the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and $95,610 in fines over the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3995 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 30, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $95,610recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3995.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.69
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 3.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
24.6%22.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.5%5.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1%1.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.2%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.5%14.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.5%26.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.8%21.2%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
24.9%30.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
50%35.4%Improving
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
—95.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78%90.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—54.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
37.3%59.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had proper room conditions, including outside windows, ground-level rooms, enough bedding, suitable furniture, and closet space. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 917 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have and follow a policy for how food brought in by family and visitors should be used and stored safely. Cited August 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 813 — 42 CFR §483.60 — 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 6 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $95,610 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 36 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $95,610 in total fines.
- $95,610
Federal fine
Aug 8, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 99.2 residents on an average day (90% of 110 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 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.