Homewood Living Williamsport
16505 Virginia Avenue · Williamsport, MD · 21795 · 3015821628
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Homewood Retirement Centers Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.76 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $42,266 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
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 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 9, 2024 · 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 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · 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 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G June 25, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2019
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected August 9, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | Fine | $42,266 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215225 · certified since August 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.