Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
1234 Washington Road · Westminster, MD · 21157 · 4108480700
170 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $63,681 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 14, 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 September 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 September 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · 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 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 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 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · 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 November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
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 November 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 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 May 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 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 May 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 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 May 25, 2024 · 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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| August 14, 2025 | Fine | $14,892 |
| April 18, 2024 | Fine | $48,789 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215094 · 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.