Wicomico Nursing Home
900 Booth Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 · Wicomico County · (410) 742-8896
102 certified beds, about 66 residents a day · Government - County · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215007 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 5, 2026, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
Of 40 health citations since June 2019, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,343 in the last three years; the largest was $28,343, and the latest is dated August 29, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.76 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.85 of those hours.
25.9% 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.
2406/19
908/24
303/25
402/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 40 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
4G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
31D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
2C
February 5, 2026Standard inspection · 4 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 record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that care and treatment decisions for a resident assessed to lack decision-making capacity were made by a legally authorized representative. This was evident for 1 (Resident #7) of 5 residents reviewed for advance directives during the annual survey.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record reviews, and observations it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents requiring assistance with turning and repositioning were turned and repositioned at least every two hours. This was evident for 2 (Resident #3 and #4) out of 2 residents observed for pressure ulcers during the annual 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, it was determined that the facility failed to discard expired medications and store medications properly. This was evident for 2 out of 3 medications carts observed as part of the medication storage task during the annual survey.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to use appropriate infection control practices while handling laundry. This was evident during the observation of the laundry room as part of the infection control task during the annual survey.
March 10, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor reviews of a facility reported incident and facility staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to report the final investigation of an incident of alleged abuse reported by a resident's family member to the Office of Health Care Quality. This finding was evident for 1 (Resident #3) of 4 residents reviewed during a complaint survey. This finding is related to the facility reported incident #MD00212903.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on reviews of a complaint, interviews with staff, and reviews of a closed record, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's medications were administered as ordered. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) of 4 residents reviewed during a 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 medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain a medical record in the most accurate form. This was evident for 1 of (Resident #1) of 4 residents reviewed during a complaint survey in relation to advanced directives.
August 29, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 9 citations
- G Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, resident and staff interviews, and record review, the facility failed to ensure routine and 24-hour emergency dental care was provided or obtained from an outside resource to meet the needs for one of one resident (Resident (R) 55) reviewed for dental care out of 30 sampled residents resulting in significant weight loss. The facility failed to provide prompt dental services to a resident with identified dental pain by ensuring dental services were properly and timely arranged and completed to ensure continuity of care was provided to the resident.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to provide visual privacy during a bed bath for one of one resident (Resident (R) 56) reviewed for privacy of 30 sample residents. This failure increased the risk of residents feeling humiliated and embarrassed when being exposed to others during care.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain a restraint free environment for one of one resident (Resident (R) 51) reviewed for physical restraints out of 30 sample residents. This failure increased the potential for R51, if attempted, to not be able to leave her bed. The use of restraints increased the risk of negative outcomes such as decline in physical functioning, increased accident hazards and falls, a loss of autonomy, and increased withdrawal, depression, and/or reduced social contact.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, CPAP (continues positive airway pressure)/ nebulizer masks were not properly stored for two of two residents (R5 and R26) reviewed for respiratory care out of 30 sample residents. The failure to properly store CPAP and nebulizer masks increased the potential for respiratory infections.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of a facility reported incident, medical record review, facility documentation review, observation and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to keep a dependent resident free from injury while transporting to activities in a wheelchair, which resulted in actual harm to Resident (R) #28. The failure of facility staff to place leg rests on a wheelchair while transporting a resident resulted in a fracture in the lower leg. This was evident for 1 of 30 sampled residents. The facility failed to ensure a resident was free from accident hazards by not identifying new fall interventions for one of three residents (R51) reviewed for falls resulting in a head laceration and pubic fracture. [...]
- 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 record review, observation, and staff interview it was determined that facility staff 1) failed to update care plans when there were changes in resident needs or preferences and 2) failed to thoroughly evaluate and revise resident plans of care after each assessment. This was evident for 6 (#40, #27, #34, #28, #504, #505) of 10 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined the facility failed to report allegations of an injury of unknown source within 2 hours of the discovery of possible abuse to the regulatory agency, the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ). This was evident for 2 (#24, #501) of 10 facility reported incidents reviewed during a complaint survey.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility administrative records, facility investigations, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to thoroughly investigate incidents of injuries of unknown origin. This was evident for 2 (#24, #505) of 10 facility reported incidents reviewed during a complaint survey.
- 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 Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 1 (#504) of 10 residents reviewed for facility reported incidents during a complaint survey.
June 13, 2019Standard inspection · 24 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, clinical record review, and a review of the facility abuse investigation it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure residents were free from abuse (#36). This was evident for 1 out of 2 residents reviewed for a reportable incident.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on a facility reported incident, review of a medical record, and staff interview, it was determined that a facility staff member failed to follow a resident's care plan to prevent the resident from sustaining a laceration to the leg which required laceration repair. This occurred for 1 (Resident #50) of 8 residents reviewed for accidents during an annual recertification survey.
- E 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 Residents (#26 and #31). This was evident for 2 of 2 resident reviewed for choices during the annual survey process and 1 of 34 residents selected for review.
- 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 staff interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to review and revise the care plans for Resident (#31) to reflect accurate and current interventions. The facility also failed to and prepare a comprehensive care plan with an interdisciplinary team. This was evident for all residents (3 of 34) reviewed during the complaint survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide residents (#42, #53 and #164) with the most dignified existence. This was evident for 3 of 34 residents observed during the dining observation task of the annual survey.
- 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, it was determined the facility staff failed to void an older MOLST form located in a resident's active medical record for Resident (#26). This was evident for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for Advance Directives during an annual recertification survey and 1 of 34 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- 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 record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the facility staff failed to notify the responsible party in a timely manner of a resident's fall ( Resident #212) in 1 of 1 records reviewed for neglect.
- 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 it was determined the facility failed to 1) provide housekeeping and maintenance services to keep the residents' environment clean and in good repair, and 2) to protect the loss of a resident's denture. The environmental observations were evident on the 500 and 600 nursing units. The facility failed to protect the loss of Resident #50's denture.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, staff interview, and a review of the facility investigation it was determined that the facility staff failed to conduct a thorough investigation. This was evident for 1 out of the 2 facility reported incidents reviewed.
- 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 a written notice for emergency transfers to the resident /or the resident representative. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 1 resident reviewed for hospitalization and 1 out of 34 residents selected for review during the annual survey.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide the resident and their representative with a summary of the baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission to the facility. This was evident for 1 (Resident #263) of 34 residents reviewed during an annual 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 review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to initiate, provide and implement comprehensive care plans for residents. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) of 34 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Resident #26 was free from constipation. This was evident for 1 of 3 residents selected for review of constipation and 1 of 34 residents selected for review during the annual survey.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to thoroughly address pain complaints for Resident (#45) and failed to consistently assess the effectiveness of pain relief when pain medication was administered to Resident (#45). This was evident for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for pain and 1 of 34 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to verify a privately hired sitter's training and competency to perform tasks as a Geriatric Nursing Aide (GNA) in the facility. This was evident for 1 of 1 residents (#42) selected for review of dignity care area 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 hold a blood pressure medication when the documented blood pressure was below the set parameter as ordered by the physician for Resident (#39). This was evident for 1 of 6 residents selected for un-necessary medication review and 1 of 34 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to obtain laboratory test as ordered for Resident (#31). This was evident for 1 of 34 residents selected for review of laboratory results in the survey sample.
- D Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review, resident observation, resident interview and staff interview it was determined that facility staff failed to obtain a dental examination for its residents (#53). This was evident for 1 out of 34 residents.
- D Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to thorough review during the QA meetings the continued use of antibiotics for Resident (#31). This was evident for 1 of 3 residents selected for review of Urinary Tract Infections and 1 of 34 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to promote an environment that decreased the potential of transmission of communicable diseases or infections for Residents (#34 and #163). This was evident for observation of meal delivery of breakfast on the 200 unit and 1 out of 34 residents selected for review of infection control during the survey process.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it was determined the facility staff failed to address the pneumococcal vaccine with a Resident (#63). This was evident for 1 of 34 residents selected for review of infection control during the annual survey. Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs. Many germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, can cause pneumonia. You can also get pneumonia by inhaling a liquid or chemical. The pneumococcal vaccine is an active immunizing agent containing 14 types of Pneumococcus (the bacterial responsible for causing the infection of the lungs) that is associated with 80% of the cases of Pneumococcal pneumonia. Vaccination is the safest, most effective way to protect against pneumococcal disease. [...]
- D Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of employee records it was determined that a staff member was allowed to work prior to receiving abuse training. This was true for 1 out 1 employee reviewed for allegations of abuse.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to post the total number and the actual hours worked for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nurse Aides. This was evident during an annual recertification survey.
- C Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, it was determined that facility failed to conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for its residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
Fire safety inspections
34 fire safety citations on file: 9 on February 5, 2026, 16 on August 29, 2024, 9 on June 13, 2019.
Every fire safety citation34 citations
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
- D 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.
- D Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.
- D Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Meet other general requirements.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 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 Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- D Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 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 Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | Fine | $28,343 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.76 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.85 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.28 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.55 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.36 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 25.9% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.61 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 3.95 on weekdays and 3.28 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 4.00 in April to June 2025 to 3.76 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 | 3.76 | 0.85 | 3.95 | 3.28 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 66 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.75 | 0.83 | 3.91 | 3.33 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 66 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.92 | 0.89 | 4.11 | 3.45 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.00 | 1.00 | 4.22 | 3.44 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 63 |
| 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 | 27.3 | 20.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 34.4 | 22.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.8 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.1 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.3 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WICOMICO NURSING HOME.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth, Stacy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2021 | |
| Foskey, Tina | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/03/2026 | |
| Foskey, Tina | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/03/2026 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on February 5, 2026: "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 do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on February 5, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on March 10, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on March 10, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.28 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 Wicomico Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Wicomico Nursing Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Wicomico Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 5, 2026. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Wicomico Nursing Home been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,343 in the last three years.
- Does Wicomico Nursing Home 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 Wicomico Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 3 owners and managers. Legal business name: WICOMICO NURSING HOME.
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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