Deer's Head Center

Nursing Home · Salisbury, MD

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number215132

Contact & location

351 Deer's Head Hospital Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
Wicomico County
Phone
(410) 543-4000
ZIP code
21801 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
80
Residents per day
31.9 (40% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
Comptroller of Maryland Central Payroll Bureau
Medicare certified since
July 28, 1981
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
9.55 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
4.58 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.75 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.21 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
7.51 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
30.6 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
12.8 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 16, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 15 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-16 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-12-16 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-12-16 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-12-16 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-12-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-12-16 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2025-12-16 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-12
2024-07-12 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-12 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-12 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-12 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-12 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-10
2024-07-12 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-10
2019-09-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-11-01
2019-09-05 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-11-01
2019-09-05 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-11-01
2019-09-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-11-01

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $41,265 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-12Fine$41,265

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Waide, Mary Beth (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Waide, Mary Beth (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Waide, Mary Beth (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Deer's Head Center?

Deer's Head Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maryland.

How many beds does Deer's Head Center have?

It has 80 certified beds and cares for about 32 residents per day.

Has Deer's Head Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $41,265 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Deer's Head Center?

(410) 543-4000. The facility is located at 351 Deer's Head Hospital Road, Salisbury, MD 21801.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.