The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Fairhaven
Registered name: WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CARE CENTER FAIRHAVEN
SYKESVILLE, MD · Medicare-certified · 79 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Fairhaven in Sykesville, MD has an overall 4-star rating, with strong staffing at 5 stars and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.51 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). Its health inspection and quality measures are both 3 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5114 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 18, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5114.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86
- Nurse aides
- 2.28
- Weekend nursing
- 3.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 55%
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
4.2%7.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3%5.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8%17.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
23.1%24%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—21%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
23.1%14.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
6.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.1%16.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
86.2%87.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
72.5%86.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 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 July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — 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 June 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — 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 July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 31, 2020
Now operated by Acts Communities of Maryland, INC., previously Fairhaven, INC..
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES · 27 homes · 4.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 40.6 residents on an average day (51% of 79 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 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.