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Citizens Care Center
415 South Market Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078 · Harford County · (410) 939-5500
184 certified beds, about 125 residents a day · Non profit - Other · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215039 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 29, 2026, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
None of its 38 health citations since May 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.02 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.81 of those hours.
28.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 38 health citations on file.
January 29, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to code the resident's status accurately on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment. This was evident for 7 (#3, #4, #6, #123, #12, #34, #50) of 13 residents reviewed for MDS accuracy during the recertification/complaint survey.
- E Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation, and interviews with the facility staff it was determined the facility failed to properly assess a resident for bedrails as evidenced by: not assessing a resident for entrapment risk, reviewing risks and benefits with the resident/representative, or obtaining informed consent prior to installation. This was evident for 5 Residents (# 34, # 50, #3, #4, and #6) of 5 residents observed having siderails in use during the facility's recertification/complaint survey.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain a restraint-free environment as evidenced by ensuring least restrictive measures were attempted prior to utilizing restraints. This was identified for 2 (Resident #4 and #6) of 2 residents reviewed for restraints during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement a person-centered care plan to meet and address the residents' medical and physical needs. This was evident for 2 (Resident #2 and Resident #125) of 40 care plans reviewed during the recertification/complaint survey process. Findings Included:A care plan is a tool used to summarize the resident's healthcare needs, treatments, and care goals. This tool is to be developed within 7 days after completion of the comprehensive assessment (MDS) and prepared by an interdisciplinary team.1) On 01/20/2026 at 09:18 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #2 receiving oxygen (O2) with no date observed on the O2 tubing to indicate when the O2 tubing was last changed. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide documented evidence that the residents' care plans were reviewed and revised by an interdisciplinary team to address the resident's medical and physical needs after a change in health status. This was evident for 1 (Resident #2) of 40 care plans reviewed during the recertification/complaint survey process. Findings Included:A care plan is a tool used to summarize the resident's healthcare needs, treatments, and care goals. This tool is to be developed within 7 days after completion of the comprehensive assessment (MDS) and prepared by an interdisciplinary team. [...]
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that the resident had the opportunity to participate in an activity program and failed to provide documentation of participation in desired activity. This was found to be evident for 1(Resident # 34) of 5 residents reviewed for activity during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident received treatment and care in accordance to professional standards of practice, as evidenced by failing to: 1) properly manage a bowel regimen that led to persistent constipation, and 2) appropriately assess, evaluate, and modify interventions for a newly developed pressure ulcer. This was evident for 1 (Resident #123) of 8 residents that were reviewed during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, review of the medical record, and interview with facility staff it was determined the facility staff failed to provide necessary respiratory care services for residents by failing to change out an empty humidifier bottle, failing to maintain nasal cannula in a sanitary manner, and failing to administer oxygen as prescribed. This was evident for 3 (#138, #125, #3) out of 6 residents reviewed for Respiratory Care during the recertification/complaint survey. The Findings Include:1) On 01/21/2026 at 9:43 AM, a surveyor's observation revealed that Resident #125 had oxygen at bedside. The oxygen tubing was observed laying on top of the oxygen concentrator and not stored in a sanitary environment. It was also observed that the attached humidifier was dated 01/13/2026. [...]
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure a resident reporting serious pain received a follow up assessment after receiving treatment for the pain to ensure effectiveness of the treatment. This was evident for one (Resident #46) out of three residents reviewed pain during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's blood sugar was properly monitored. This was evident for one (Resident #5) out of five residents reviewed for the unnecessary medication review task during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident interview, and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure a resident received routine dental services. This was evident for one (Resident #5) out of three residents reviewed for dental services during the recertification/complaint survey.
November 7, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on the investigation of complaints, medical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to update residents' (and/or responsible parties') wishes related to life-sustaining treatment and assess residents' capacity to make decisions in a timely manner. This failure was evident for one (Resident #8) of the eight residents whose care was reviewed during this complaint survey.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on the investigation of complaints, medical record review, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that changes in residents' condition were notified to the physician in a timely manner. This failure was evident for one (Resident #8) of the eight residents whose care was reviewed during this complaint survey.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on an investigation of intakes, reviewing medical records, and interviewing facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's Treatment Administration Records (TAR) were correctly documented. This was evident for one (Resident #8) of eight residents reviewed for care during this complaint survey.
May 7, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to: (1) to ensure that a resident followed up with the Urologist for management of the foley catheter; (2) transcribe physician pain scale orders for resident #1. (3) follow a treatment order as ordered by the physician for resident #59. (4) follow physician orders as evidenced by a resident not being properly positioned to receive enteral nutrition, enteral nutrition not being administered during the ordered times, medications were not administered the times ordered, and the ordered amount of oxygen was not delivered for several days. This deficient practice was evident in 5, (Resident #1 # 18, #33, #59, #100) of 38 resident records reviewed during the Survey
- E Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to ensure that water temperatures remained within acceptable range. This was found to be evident during 11 room observations made of the Harbor View Unit and 2 residents (#31,#32) during the facility's survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to get a resident out of bed for four out of five days and failed to dress the resident in his/her own clothing. This deficient practice was evident in 1(#59) of 2 residents observed for dignity during the survey.
- D Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to issue the bed hold notice. This was evident for 1 out of 1 resident (#109) reviewed for hospitalization during the facility's recertification survey.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of the medical record and interviews with the facility staff it was determined the facility failed to follow the resident care plan for the management of a resident with a foley catheter. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident # 18) of 39 residents reviewed during the facility's survey.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and record review, it was determined that the nursing staff failed to meet professional standards of care by not ensuring that medication was consumed prior to leaving the resident room. This was evident for 1 (Resident #89) of 4 residents observed for professional standards.
- D Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review the facility failed to demonstrate that annual performance reviews were conducted for geriatric nursing assistants (GNAs)annually based on the employee's hire date. This was determined and evidenced to be true for 4 out of 4 GNAs, (GNA #40, 41,42, and 44) during the review of facility human resource and staff education files while performing the staffing facility task during the survey.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to address a pharmacy recommendation in a timely manner. This was evident for 1 (Resident #3) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to monitor a resident for side effects who was prescribed psychotropic medication. This deficient practice was evident for 1 (#33) of 2 medical records reviewed for side effects of medications during the Survey.
- D Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview of facility staff it was determined the facility failed to ensure a medication was not left unattended and failed to: (1) ensure a medication cart was locked evident for one medication cart observed : (2) discard expired medications, properly store medical supplies, and check the refrigerator temperatures for biologicals and supplements. This deficient practice was evident in 2 out of 2 medication storage rooms assessed during the survey.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview and observation it was determined the facility failed to: 1.) date and sign inventory sheets for resident personal effects, and 2.) failed to ensure accuracy of a medical order. This was evident for 2 out of 2 resident's inventory sheets (#39, #42) reviewed and 1 out of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers during the facility's recertification survey.
- D Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure that four geriatric nursing received and completed a total of 12-hours of clinical training annually. This was determined and evidenced to be true for four out of four GNAs, (GNA #40, 41,42, and 44) human resource and staff education files reviewed during the survey.
May 2, 2019Standard inspection · 12 citations
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to review and revise the care plan for Resident (#4) to reflect accurate and current interventions. This was evident for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for care plans during the survey process and 1 of 49 residents reviewed during the annual survey process.
- E Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, reviews of a medical record and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to follow a physician's order and apply had splints to a resident daily, to take steps to address skin discolorations on a resident's legs, to address and notify the physician of results of an abnormal blood sugar level. This was evident for 3 (Resident #3, #52, and #77) of 49 residents reviewed during an annual recertification survey.
- E Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on reviews of administrative records and staff interview, it was determined that the nursing administrative staff failed to 1) conduct a yearly performance review on the entire nursing assistant staff for the year of 2018, and 2) ensure that all geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) staff completed a minimum of 12 hours of education per year.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on dining observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide Residents (#6 and #103) with the most dignified existence with dining. This was evident for 2 of 9 residents observed for dining in the first-floor dining room.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to provide showers to Resident (#4). This was evident for 1 of 49 reviewed for choices during the annual survey process.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure an advance directive was in place for Resident (#33). This was evident for 1 of 6 residents selected for review of advance directives and 1 of 49 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to provide thorough grooming and personal hygiene services for (Resident #75). This is evident for 1 of 3 residents selected for review for ADL care and 1 of 49 reviewed during the annual survey process.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, observation and staff interview it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Resident (#75) was being turned and repositioned as ordered. This was true for 1 out of 49 residents selected to be reviewed for pressure ulcers. A nursing care plan is a formal process that includes correctly identifying existing needs, as well as recognizing potential needs or risks. Care plans also provide a means of communication among nurses, their patients, and other healthcare providers to achieve health care outcomes. Without the nursing care planning process, quality and consistency in patient care would be lost. Pressure ulcers are injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin. Pressure ulcers most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heels, ankles, hips and tailbone. [...]
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide Resident (#53) with the physician ordered nutritional services and failed to document the amount of supplement consumed. This was evident of 1 of 4 residents selected for review of nutrition during the annual survey process and 1 of 49 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to conduct AIMs testing on Residents (#74). This was evident for 1 of 49 resident selected for review during the survey process.
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, reviews of a medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to take steps to obtain dental services for a resident. This was evident for 1 (Resident #112) of 3 residents reviewed for dental services during an annual recertification survey.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation of medication pass, it was determined the facility staff failed to administer medications without using bare hand contact. This was evident for 1 of 5 residents observed for medication observation and 2 out of 37 opportunities.
Fire safety inspections
19 fire safety citations on file: 1 on January 29, 2026, 16 on May 7, 2024, 2 on May 2, 2019.
Every fire safety citation19 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.02 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.81 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.72 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.02 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.2% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.0% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.47 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.14 on weekdays and 3.72 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 13.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.22 in April to June 2025 to 4.02 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.02 | 0.81 | 4.14 | 3.72 | 13.5% | 0 of 90 | 125 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.16 | 0.78 | 4.26 | 3.90 | 13.3% | 0 of 92 | 120 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.19 | 0.68 | 4.35 | 3.77 | 11.9% | 0 of 92 | 112 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.22 | 0.64 | 4.38 | 3.84 | 15.4% | 0 of 91 | 115 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maryland, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.73 | 0.74 | 3.88 | 3.34 | 8.0% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.1 | 20.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.0 | 22.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.4 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.2 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.5 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CITIZENS NURSING HOME BOARD OF HARFORD COUNTY.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quimby, Cindy | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/08/2022 | |
| Badeker, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 01/23/2020 | |
| Baxter, Wendell | Corporate director | Individual | 10/31/2012 | |
| Beulah, Curtis | Corporate director | Individual | 12/03/2015 | |
| Correri, John | Corporate director | Individual | 12/03/2015 | |
| Jordan, Joyce | Corporate director | Individual | 10/31/1999 | |
| Roberts, Anna | Corporate director | Individual | 10/31/2013 | |
| Welch, James | Corporate director | Individual | 10/31/2016 | |
| Zavrotny, Kimberly | Corporate director | Individual | 02/27/2020 | |
| Panos, Peter | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/23/1976 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 13 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on November 7, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 29, 2026: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
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Maryland contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Maryland. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Maryland Department of Aging, 800-243-3425. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maryland Health Care Commission, Maryland Quality Reporting, Nursing Homes, where Maryland publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Citizens Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Citizens Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Citizens Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 29, 2026. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Citizens Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Citizens Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Citizens Care Center?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers. Legal business name: CITIZENS NURSING HOME BOARD OF HARFORD COUNTY.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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