MT Airy Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating, with low 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings despite a 5-star quality rating. It also has recent federal penalties, $10,039 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark.
Last inspection: September 8, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $10,039recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5827.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.44
Licensed practical nurses
1.02
Nurse aides
2.13
Weekend nursing
3.34
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 70%
Registered nurse turnover: 64%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
1.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
2.9%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.8%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
74.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
77.6%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
43.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
14.8%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
11.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — 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 make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
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 May 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited March 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — 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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,039 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $10,039 in total fines.
Federal fine
May 20, 2024
$10,039
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
93.9 residents on an average day (95% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 53 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.