The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Pleasant View Healthcare Center
Registered name: Mount Airy Nursing and Rehab Center
MOUNT AIRY, MD · Medicare-certified · 104 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Pleasant View Healthcare Center in Mount Airy, MD has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 4-star staffing, and 3-star quality measures. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but it has a recent abuse citation and reported nurse staffing is 3.79 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7937 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7937.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.73
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.88
- Nurse aides
- 2.19
- Weekend nursing
- 3.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
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
38.1%26.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%5.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
36.9%17.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
44.1%11.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.2%29.6%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.9%17.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.5%5.7%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
—98.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80%85.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to and privacy when using communication methods. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 576 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited May 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited February 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — 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 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 35 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 1, 2022
Now operated by Pleasant View Healthcare Center, previously Pleasant View Nursing Home.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 60.5 residents on an average day (58% of 104 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 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.