Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
7575 East Howard Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 · Anne Arundel County · (410) 768-8200
95 certified beds, about 90 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1982
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215138 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 30, 2025, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
None of its 54 health citations since October 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 3.43 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
20.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).
CMS links it to Communicare Health, an affiliated group of 110 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 54 health citations on file.
March 18, 2026Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of an email and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse to the state agency. This deficient practice was evidenced in 1 (#4) of 2 allegations of abuse reviewed during the complaint survey.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of email and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to investigate an allegation of verbal abuse. This deficient practice was evidenced in 1 (#4) of 2 allegations of abuse reviewed during the complaint survey.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to document a resident's pain score after administering pain medication and failed to administer oxygen therapy and report to the provider a resident's oxygen saturation decreased to 86%-87%. This deficient practice was evidenced in 1 (#3) of 5 resident records reviewed during the complaint survey.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews it was determined that the facility staff provided a resident with a wheelchair without assessing if the wheelchair was safe for use. This deficient practice was evidenced in 2 (#4 & #8) of 2 residents reviewed for having necessary equipment.
- D 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 staff failed to ensure the dome food covers were dry before covering residents' plated food. This deficient practice was evidenced in 2 of 7 observations of the kitchen staff plating residents' food during the complaint survey.
- D Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to maintain essential equipment in proper operating conditions. This was evident for 2 of 4 pieces of equipment assessed in the kitchen during the complaint survey.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for residents and staff. This deficient practice was evident based on observations in the kitchen during the complaint survey.
October 15, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on incident report, record review, and interviews with staff and residents, it was determined that the facility failed to change the brief of Resident #5 and #6. This was evident for 2 out of 6 residents reviewed during the complaint survey. Findings Include:1) On 8/16/25, a family member of Resident #5 sent in complaint stating the resident was left on several occasions with stool and urine in his/her diaper. On the GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) documentation sheet for the month of March and April 2025, the documentation shows that resident was not changed on 3/28/25 day and night shift and on 3/31/25 night shift. [...]
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and medical chart review, it was determined that the facility failed to place CPAP on resident every night. This was evident for 1 (Resident #6) out of 1 resident reviewed for CPAP usage during the complaint survey.
June 30, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 11 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, interviews and record reviews it was determined that the facility failed to store food in a manner that maintains professional standards of food service safety. This practice had the potential to affect all residents eating food prepared by the facility's kitchen.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, review of facility-reported incident investigation and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an incident. This was evident for 1 (Resident #59) of 3 residents reviewed for abuse during the recertification survey.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately code the resident's discharge status on the Discharge MDS assessment. This was evident for 1 (Resident #88) of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalization during the 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 medical record reviews and facility staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to initiate care plans based on medication use. This was evident for 2 (Residents #4, #32) out of 36 residents reviewed for care plan implementation during a recertification survey process.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to apply a preventative brace ordered for a resident. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #1) out of 1 resident reviewed for quality of care.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the medication error rate was not 5% or greater. This was evident for 2 (Resident #74 and #82) out of 6 residents observed for medication administration. 2 errors were discovered out of 38 opportunities.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the staff followed infection control protocols. This was found to be evident during the review of (1) medication administration and (2) laundry services, it has the ability to affect all residents.
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that the resident's bathroom call system was functioning properly. This evident for 1 of multiple rooms observed during the recertification survey.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and facility staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a Resident was provided scheduled showers. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #77) out of 1 Resident reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADL) during the re-certification survey.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to 1. provide a Resident with safe transfer from chair to bed and 2. ensure a Resident was free from an accident. This was found to be evident for 2 (Residents #59 and #146) out of 3 Residents reviewed for accidents during the re-certification survey.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement nonpharmacological interventions of pain and ensure that pain medication was given consistent with the professional standards of practice. This was evident for 1 (Resident #59) of 3 residents reviewed for pain management during the recertification survey.
May 27, 2022Standard inspection · 12 citations
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to provide ongoing activities to residents. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents. This was found to be evident when multiple observations were made during the survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation during tour of the facility, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain and enhance the dignity of Resident #70, this occurred in 1 of 37 sampled residents.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews with residents and staff it was determined the facility failed to: 1). Provide a resident with with the appropriate size adult brief (Resident #50), and 2). Ensure a resident's call bell was in reach when needed (Resident #56). This was found to be evident for 2 of 24 sampled for accommodation during the survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to ensure that residents' rooms were maintained in a homelike environment by conducting routine assessments of the resident room and completing repairs when needed. This was found to be evident while touring rooms #43, #45, #47, #48 and for Resident #187's the facility during the facility's annual Medicare/Medicaid survey.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined the facility staff failed to provide written notice for emergency transfers to the residents, the resident's representatives, and the ombudsman along with the reason for transfer. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 5 residents reviewed for a facility-initiated transfer during the investigative of the survey (Residents #67 and #87).
- 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 medical record review it was determined the facility failed to notify the resident or resident representative in writing of the facility's bed-hold policy upon transfer of a resident to an acute care facility. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed during the annual survey (Resident # 87).
- 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 medical record review and interviews it was determined the facility failed to: 1). Have a quarterly care plan meeting for Resident #2; 2). Update Resident #2's care plan; and 3). Follow Resident #79's care plan interventions for rendering care when the resident is resistive services. This was evident for 3 of 24 residents sampled during the survey.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to follow physician orders for 6 out of 37 residents sampled for record review during the survey (#4, 42, #43, #81, #137, and #187).
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility failed to provide treatment/services to maintain Resident #11's vision. This is evident for 1 out of 2 residents selected for review during the investigation stage of the survey process.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility staff failed to provide supervision to prevent an accident (Resident #56). This was evident for 1 out of 19 residents reviewed during an annual survey.
- 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 during the initial tour of the facility kitchen it was determined that the facility staff, failed to store, food under sanitary conditions.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide a safe and sanitary environment for its residents that access entrance units, in the therapy room, and when storing resident's urinals. This deficient practice affects all residents in the facility.
October 16, 2018Standard inspection · 22 citations
- E 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 with staff it was determined that the facility failed to 1. ensure that a copy of the resident's Maryland Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) and the medical ineffectiveness forms match. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 42 residents (Resident #32) reviewed for Advance Directives 2. ensure that the residents current code status matched the MOLST and the computer orders and ensure an effective system in place to ensure a resident's code status was communicated to nursing staff providing care. This was evident for 2 of 2 residents reviewed (Resident #23 and #28) in the investigative stage of the survey.
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview with residents, facility staff and observations, it was determined that the facility failed to keep residents free from abuse related to the fear that a known wandering resident had the potential to inflict abuse (verbal, physical or sexual) secondary to his/her mental status on residents that were dependent on staff for all activities of daily living. This was evident for 1 resident identified during an abuse allegation (Resident #23).
- E 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 on medical record review, interview and review of recent facility discharge practices, it was determined that the facility failed to provide residents and/or their representative (RP) with the proper paper documentation of the facility's bed-hold policy when a discharge to the hospital occurred, and failed to ensure correct information was shared when contact was made regarding the bed-hold policy. This was evident for 3 of 3 resident records reviewed (Resident #53, #241, #28) regarding planned and unplanned hospitalizations.
- E 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 and interviews with staff it was determined that the facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans that describes the resident's 1. psychosocial needs and preference and how the facility will assist in meeting these needs and preferences, 2. wandering tendencies, 3. the use of side rails, 4. a restorative nursing plan including the use of a splint; 5. the treating of diabetes with diet only. This was evident for 4 out of 42 residents (Resident #42, #23, #77, and #28) reviewed during the investigation stage of the long-term care survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation it was determined that the facility failed to provide a resident with dignity and respect by improperly transporting a resident down the hall. This was evident during a random observation.
- D Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews with residents and facility staff it was determined the facility failed to give adequate responses to grievances that were presented by the resident council. This was found to be evident during a resident council meeting that was conducted during the facility's annual survey.
- D Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with residents it was determined the facility failed to have survey results accessible to residents and a sign posted identifying where the survey results are located. This was found to be evident during a resident council meeting and during an observation of the facility during the facility's annual 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 medical records review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to notify the physician that the resident blood test to measure the effectiveness of medication was hemolyzed. This was true for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #89) reviewed during the investigative stage of the survey.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to ensure that the resident and/or resident's representative were notified in writing of the resident's transfer and the rationale for the transfer. This was found to be evident for 3 of the 3 residents (Resident #53, #241 and #28) reviewed for hospitalization during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with the facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the Comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the resident's status as evidenced by: 1) failing to assess the resident functional status and 2) failing to accurately assess a residents wandering status. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 42 residents (Resident #42 and #23) reviewed during the investigative stage of the survey.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with the facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the resident's status as evidenced by: 1) failure to accurately assess antidepressant use and 2) failure to assess the resident functional status This was evident for 2 out of 46 records (Resident #42 and #32) reviewed during the investigation stage of the survey
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview and observation it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure restorative nursing services were put in place after the resident was discharged from therapy. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 3 residents (Resident #28 and #65) reviewed for activities of daily living during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to administer medication as ordered by the physician. This was evident during the review of 1 of 5 (Resident #77) records reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical records review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to provide follow-up care for a resident regarding hearing impairments. This was evident for 1 out of 1 residents (Resident #21) reviewed for hearing during the investigation stage of the survey
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview and observation it was determined that the facility failed to adequately assess and implement interventions related to a resident with known wandering tendencies. This was evident for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #23) identified for wandering.
- D 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 observation, interview and medical record review it was determined that the facility failed to assess and implement bed rails when ordered for a resident with repeated falls. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #53) reviewed for bed rails.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure pain medication ordered to be given as needed was only administered when indicated. This was found to be evident for 1 out of the 6 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for unnecessary medications during the investigative portion of the survey.
- 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 interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs as evidenced by: 1) failure to provide adequate indication for the administration of psychotropic medications. This was evident for 1 out of 3 (Resident #32) residents reviewed during the investigation stage of the long-term care 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 observations and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to date medications upon opening them and discard expired medications. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 3 medication carts reviewed during the facility's annual 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 medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records in accordance with professional standards as evidenced by failure to ensure primary care physician notes were printed and kept in the medical record for review by other health care providers. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 42 residents (Resident #28) reviewed during the investigative portion of the survey.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure newly admitted residents, with signed consents, received the flu vaccination. This was found to be evident 1 out of 5 residents (Resident #296) reviewed for immunizations during survey.
- B Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure staff reported environmental concerns to the maintenance department for repair. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 2 units in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
25 fire safety citations on file: 12 on June 30, 2025, 12 on May 27, 2022, 1 on October 16, 2018.
Every fire safety citation25 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
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) | 3.43 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.00 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.78 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.05 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 20.3% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 9.1% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.92 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 3.60 on weekdays and 3.00 on weekends, 17% 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 3.49 in April to June 2025 to 3.43 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 | 3.43 | 0.60 | 3.60 | 3.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 90 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.42 | 0.62 | 3.60 | 2.97 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 86 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.45 | 0.61 | 3.64 | 2.95 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 89 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.49 | 0.65 | 3.69 | 2.99 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 86 |
| 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 | 8.7 | 20.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.4 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 30.6 | 22.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.6 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.1 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.3 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available. CMS links this home to Communicare Health, a group of 110 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
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 16 problems in this area, most recently on March 18, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 12 problems in this area, most recently on May 27, 2022: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on March 18, 2026: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- Can we see a resident room, a shower room and the dining room on this visit?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 18, 2026: "Keep all essential equipment working safely."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.00 hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.47.
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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 Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 30, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness 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 Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager, and links the home to Communicare Health. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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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