nursing home in Oakland, MD
Garrett County Subacute Unit
251 North Fourth Street, Oakland, MD 21550 · (301) 533-4220
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Garrett County Subacute Unit at a glance
Garrett County Subacute Unit is a 10-bed for-profit nursing home in Oakland, Maryland (Garrett 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 9.4 hours of nursing care per day (5.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 5, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Maryland average is 17.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.3% per year (state average 40.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 10
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Wvu Medicine
- Medicare-certified since
- August 6, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Garrett County
- CMS Certification Number
- 215310
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) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 9.45 hrs | 3.87 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.38 hrs | 0.84 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.07 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 8.16 hrs | 3.47 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.3% | 40.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22.2% | 38.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 17 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $21,934 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 10 | 124 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 6 | 106 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61% | 84.7% | 80.9% |
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 flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 80.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 79.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 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 August 11, 2025 |
| August 5, 2025 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 11, 2025 |
| March 16, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 3, 2023 |
| December 13, 2018 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 4, 2019 |
| December 13, 2018 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 4, 2019 |
| December 13, 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 January 4, 2019 |
| December 13, 2018 Standard | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 4, 2019 |
| December 13, 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 January 4, 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 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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2022 |
| BEMILLER, TRACY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| FIKE, LAURA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2025 |
| FIKE, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2025 |
| GRADY, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| JAMISON, MARGARET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2025 |
| LAMBERT, HERBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2025 |
| LEASE, HENRIETTA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2025 |
| MASH, PATRICIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| SANDERS, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2025 |
| SIMPSON, MARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2026 |
| VENTURELLA, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2025 |
| BOOTHE, AMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2025 |
| BOUCOT, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| DIXON, LORI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| WEST VIRGINIA UNITED HEALTH SYSTEM, INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| WRIGHT, ALBERT Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Garrett County Subacute Unit's rating?
Garrett County Subacute Unit 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 Garrett County Subacute Unit receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Maryland average of 17. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Garrett County Subacute Unit 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 Garrett County Subacute Unit?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Wvu Medicine. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Garrett County Subacute Unit and how do I contact it?
Garrett County Subacute Unit is at 251 North Fourth Street, Oakland, MD 21550. Phone: (301) 533-4220.
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.