Ginger Cove

Nursing Home · Annapolis, MD

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number215174

Contact & location

4000 River Crescent Drive
Annapolis, MD 21401
Anne Arundel County
Phone
(410) 266-7300
ZIP code
21401 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
55
Residents per day
40.5 (74% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Legal name
Annapolis Life Care, INC.
Medicare certified since
September 16, 1988
Participates in
Medicare
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.68 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.50 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.89 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.29 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.37 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.1 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
36.4 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 24, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 35 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-11-24 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 2025-11-25
2024-06-04 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 2024-08-01
2024-06-04 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-06-04 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-06-04 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-06-04 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-06-04 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-06-04 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-06-04 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2024-06-04 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-01
2019-06-07 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-07-31
2019-06-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-07-31

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Boulden, Phyllis (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Fisher, Donald (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Boulden, Phyllis (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Fisher, Donald (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ginger Cove?

Ginger Cove has a 4-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 Ginger Cove have?

It has 55 certified beds and cares for about 41 residents per day.

Has Ginger Cove been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Ginger Cove?

(410) 266-7300. The facility is located at 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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