Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
105 Times Square · Salisbury, MD · 21801 · 4107492474
126 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,033 |
Inspection citations (96 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
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.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 29, 2024
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.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 29, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 23, 2024 | Fine | $10,033 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215339 · certified since February 26, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.