Laurelwood Healthcare Center
100 Laurel Drive · Elkton, MD · 21921 · 4103988800
110 certified beds For profit - Corporation 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.
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.
$95,610 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $95,610 |
Inspection citations (74 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026
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 April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2026
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 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 October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 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 October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected November 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 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 October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 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 October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024
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 October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Fine | $95,610 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215111 · certified since February 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.