Hidden Waters Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
9211 Stuart Lane · Clinton, MD · 20735 · 3018683600
267 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$62,083 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $62,083 |
Inspection citations (74 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · 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 August 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · 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 August 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · L December 6, 2024 · 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, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024 · 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 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected February 6, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
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 June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2023
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 June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2023
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 June 30, 2023 · 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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| June 5, 2025 | Fine | $11,386 |
| December 3, 2024 | Fine | $50,697 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215231 · certified since June 6, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.