nursing home in Sykesville, MD

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven

7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784 · (410) 795-8800

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★3
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★3

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven at a glance

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven is a 79-bed non-profit nursing home in Sykesville, Maryland (Carroll County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Maryland average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.5 hours of nursing care per day (1.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (July 18, 2025) found 10 health citations. The Maryland average is 17.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 51.1% per year (state average 40.2%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Corporation
Beds
79
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Medicare-certified since
January 5, 1981
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Carroll County
CMS Certification Number
215130

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Average
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.2 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.9 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.7 / 53.8 / 5Worse
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)3 / 53.9 / 53.3 / 5Average

Staffing

This facility4.51 hrsMaryland average3.87 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.51 hrs3.87 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.37 hrs0.84 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.28 hrs2.12 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.95 hrs3.47 hrs3.42 hrsBetter
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)51.1%40.2%45.8%Worse
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)55%38.7%42.9%Worse
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility10Maryland average17U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)10179Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)253Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)76.5115.180.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Maryland average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$21,934$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds79124107
Average residents per day4110686
Occupancy51.4%84.7%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility4.6%Maryland average2.4%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)4.6%2.4%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)3.7%5.9%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.8%13.8%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.6%1.5%1.6%Average
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)2.9%0.5%0.8%Worse
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)18.2%20.4%13.9%Worse
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)21%22.2%14.1%Worse
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)13.4%5.4%5.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%22.8%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)17.2%16.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)18.3%25%19%Average
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%96.6%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)80.9%92.6%93.6%Worse

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Maryland average1.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Maryland and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMaryland avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)87.8%80.6%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)77.7%79.1%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 32 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 18, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 1, 2025
July 18, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 1, 2025
July 18, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected October 1, 2025
July 18, 2025
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 1, 2025
July 18, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected October 1, 2025
July 18, 2025
Complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2025
July 18, 2025
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected September 25, 2025
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 8, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 8, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0331
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2022
June 2, 2022
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 8, 2022
June 2, 2022
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
G
Actual harm, isolated
Corrected July 1, 2022
June 2, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 1, 2022
June 2, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 27, 2022
June 2, 2022
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 27, 2022
June 2, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 1, 2022
June 2, 2022
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 1, 2022
June 2, 2022
Standard
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 1, 2022
November 15, 2018
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 31, 2018
November 15, 2018
Fire safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 31, 2018
November 15, 2018
Fire safety
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0001
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected January 25, 2019
November 15, 2018
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected December 31, 2018
November 15, 2018
Fire safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected January 25, 2019
November 15, 2018
Standard
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018
November 15, 2018
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 21, 2018

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC.
Organization
5% or greater mortgage interestNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
ACTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/31/2025
ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT, LLC
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/31/2025
AHERN, SUSAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
ATHEN, MICHAEL
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE02/03/2025
BAKER TILLY US LLP
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE11/05/2024
CHRISTIANSEN, KAREN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
FOX, GLENN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
GRANT, GERALD
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
GRANT, JONATHAN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
LAKHANI, TASNEEM
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
U.S. BANK
Organization
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/10/2025
VALDIVIA, PEGGY
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
CHRISTIANSEN, KAREN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
DETWEILER, HAROLD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
FORREST, ANNE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
GRANT, GERALD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
KELLY, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
LAWSON, DANIEL
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
NEARY, ANNE
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
PAQUETTE, ELLEN
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
AHERN, SUSAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
CHRISTIANSEN, KAREN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
FOX, GLENN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
GRANT, GERALD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
GRANT, JONATHAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
VALDIVIA, PEGGY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
ACTS ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
ACTS ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
ACTS LEGACY FOUNDATION, INC.
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
ACTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT, LLC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
ACTS RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
ACTS SIGNATURE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE12/31/2022
BONITA SPRINGS RETIREMENT VILLAGE INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE11/01/2024
MEASE LIFE INC
Organization
indirect ownership interestNOT APPLICABLE10/01/2023
AHERN, SUSAN
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
CHRISTIANSEN, KAREN
Individual
managing control - governing bodyNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven's rating?

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Maryland nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Maryland average of 17. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven?

It is non profit - corporation and part of Acts Retirement-Life Communities. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven and how do I contact it?

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven is at 7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784. Phone: (410) 795-8800.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.