Complete Care at Laplata LLC

1 Magnolia Drive · Laplata, MD · 20646 · 3019344001

142 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Complete Care

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).

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.

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 32
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 60
Trend 10% 49
Context 5% 100

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: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.423.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.670.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.06≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $21,548

Inspection citations (57 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 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 February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    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 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    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 February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • No harm found · B January 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    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.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Actual harm · G March 24, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E March 24, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 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 May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 24, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F March 24, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected May 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 9, 2026Fine$11,190
March 24, 2025Fine$10,358

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215151 · certified since March 19, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.