Garrett County Subacute Unit
251 North Fourth Street · Oakland, MD · 21550 · 3015334220
10 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Wvu Medicine Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 10.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 5.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F August 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D 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.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2018
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2018
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2018
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 4, 2019 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215310 · certified since August 6, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.