Garrett County Subacute Unit
251 North Fourth Street, Oakland, MD 21550 · Garrett County · (301) 533-4220
10 certified beds, about 6 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1997
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215310 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 5, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since December 2018 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 9.45 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 5.38 of those hours.
35.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).
CMS links it to Wvu Medicine, an affiliated group of 7 nursing homes.
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 8 health citations on file.
August 5, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in accordance with professional standards. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents.
- D Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that staff were offered and educated about the COVID-19 vaccine. This was evident for four of five employee health files reviewed during the Infection Control task.
March 16, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- 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 reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to 1). document the route of oxygen delivery each time a patient's oxygen saturation was documented. This was evident for 3 out of 3 residents (Resident #163, Resident #159, Resident #162) reviewed for Respiratory care and 2). failed to have hospice documentation in the medical recored. This was evident for 1 resident (Resident # 209) reviewed during an annual survey.
December 13, 2018Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to keep the walk-in freezer in the kitchen in safe operating condition. This was evident during the initial tour of the kitchen.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 2 (#2, #4) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The MDS is part of the Resident Assessment Instrument that was Federally mandated in legislation passed in 1986. The MDS is a set of assessment screening items employed as part of a standardized, reproducible, and comprehensive assessment process that ensures each resident's individual needs are identified, that care is planned based on those individualized needs, and that the care is provided as planned to meet the needs of each resident.
- 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 medical record review, staff interview, and observation, it was determined the facility failed to develop comprehensive person-centered care plans with measurable goals. This was evident for 2 (#4, #5) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop an individualized discharge plan/care plan for a resident admitted to the facility for short term rehabilitation. This was evident for 1 (#7) of 1 resident reviewed for discharge.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview with staff,, it was determined that the facility staff failed to date and label food items.
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) | 9.45 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 5.38 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 8.16 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 4.07 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.00 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.3% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 22.2% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.10 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 9.99 on weekdays and 8.16 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 8.50 in April to June 2025 to 9.45 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 | 9.45 | 5.38 | 9.99 | 8.16 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 6 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 10.04 | 5.64 | 10.61 | 8.67 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 5 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 10.07 | 5.33 | 10.49 | 9.03 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 6 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 8.50 | 4.34 | 8.85 | 7.62 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 7 |
| 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 short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.6 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.9 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: GRMC, INC.. CMS links this home to Wvu Medicine, a group of 7 nursing homes averaging 4.3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia United Health System, Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 07/01/2022 |
| West Virginia United Health System, Inc | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/01/2022 | |
| Bemiller, Tracy | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Fike, Laura | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Fike, Linda | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Grady, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Jamison, Margaret | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Lambert, Herbert | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Lease, Henrietta | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Mash, Patricia | Corporate director | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Sanders, Keith | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Simpson, Mary | Corporate director | Individual | 03/20/2026 | |
| Venturella, James | Corporate director | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Boothe, Amy | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/19/2025 | |
| Boucot, Mark | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Dixon, Lori | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| West Virginia United Health System, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2022 | |
| Wright, Albert | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2022 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 16, 2023: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 5, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 5, 2025: "Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 13, 2018: "Keep all essential equipment working safely."
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Dennett Rehab Center Oakland, 1.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 59 citations
- Majestic Care of Hopemont Terra Alta, 6.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 52 citations
- Kingwood Healthcare Center Kingwood, 15.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Cortland Acres Health and Rehabilitation Thomas, 19.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Moran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Westernport, 19.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 41 citations
- Keyser Healthcare Center Keyser, 21.8 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 49 citations
- Quality Life Services - Markleysburg Markleysburg, 22.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 34 citations
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 Garrett County Subacute Unit's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Garrett County Subacute Unit 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Garrett County Subacute Unit get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 5, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Garrett County Subacute Unit been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Garrett County Subacute Unit 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 Garrett County Subacute Unit?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers, and links the home to Wvu Medicine. Legal business name: GRMC, INC..
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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