Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab

520 Glenburn Avenue · Cambridge, MD · 21613 · 4102289191

160 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Key Health Management

Why this verdict

  • Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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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.

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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 32
Serious harm & abuse 20% 80
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 62
Context 5% 75

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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.193.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.510.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.06≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year47%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (78 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 30, 2026 · 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.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B March 30, 2026 · found via complaint

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected December 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected December 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 22, 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 December 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 15, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025

    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 15, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215191 · certified since March 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.