Lorien Taneytown, Inc
100 Antrim Blvd · Taneytown, MD · 21787 · 4107566400
63 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lorien Health Services
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$65,400 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.57 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $65,400 |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 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 October 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · 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 August 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2022
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 August 12, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B July 19, 2022
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected August 12, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 1, 2019 · 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 27, 2025 | Fine | $65,400 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215348 · certified since October 27, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.