nursing home in Salisbury, MD
Deer's Head Center
351 Deer's Head Hospital Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 · (410) 543-4000
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- 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
Deer's Head Center at a glance
Deer's Head Center is a 80-bed government nursing home in Salisbury, Maryland (Wicomico County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Maryland average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 9.5 hours of nursing care per day (4.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 16, 2025) found 7 health citations. The Maryland average is 17.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $41,265.
Nursing staff turnover is 30.6% per year (state average 40.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 80
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- July 28, 1981
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Wicomico County
- CMS Certification Number
- 215132
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 9.55 hrs | 3.87 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.58 hrs | 0.84 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.21 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 7.51 hrs | 3.47 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.6% | 40.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 12.8% | 38.7% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 7 | 17 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 30 | 115.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $41,265 | $21,934 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 80 | 124 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 32 | 106 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 39.9% | 84.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 5.9% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 42.3% | 13.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.2% | 20.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.8% | 22.2% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 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) | 27.8% | 16.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 33.2% | 25% | 19% | Worse |
| 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) | 97.5% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maryland 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 pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 79.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| December 16, 2025 Fire safety | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0541 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| December 16, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2026 |
| December 16, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| December 16, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| December 16, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| December 16, 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| December 16, 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 February 12, 2026 |
| December 16, 2025 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| December 16, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected February 12, 2026 |
| July 12, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 27, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 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 September 10, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 10, 2024 |
| July 12, 2024 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 10, 2024 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0754 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 15, 2020 |
| September 5, 2019 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2019 |
| September 5, 2019 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 November 1, 2019 |
| September 5, 2019 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2019 |
| September 5, 2019 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2019 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $41,265 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $41,265 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAIDE, MARY BETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2011 |
| WAIDE, MARY BETH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2011 |
| WAIDE, MARY BETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2011 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Deer's Head Center's rating?
Deer's Head Center has 5 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 Deer's Head Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a Maryland average of 17. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Deer's Head Center 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 Deer's Head Center?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Deer's Head Center and how do I contact it?
Deer's Head Center is at 351 Deer's Head Hospital Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. Phone: (410) 543-4000.
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.