Carroll County, Maryland · Nursing home
Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
1234 Washington Road, Westminster, MD 21157
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.57 hours Below the state average of 3.87
- Nursing staff who left in a year 52.8% Above the state average of 40.2%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 74 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $63,681 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 62.4% of 170 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a 170-bed nursing home in Westminster, Maryland (Carroll County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.57 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.87. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $63,681 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 170
- Residents per day (average)
- 106.1
- Certified since
- 1978 (48 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Communicare Health (110 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
- Abuse citation icon. CMS assigns this icon when a home was cited for abuse where residents were found to be harmed, on its most recent standard inspection or on a complaint or infection-control inspection in the past 12 months, or was cited for abuse with potential harm in that period and again in the period before. Signs of abuse and how to report it
These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $63,681 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 20 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on May 4, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Maryland average is 17.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 52.8%, above the Maryland average of 40.2%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Maryland average 3.2
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Maryland average 2.9
- Staffing 3 of 5 Maryland average 3.2
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Maryland average 3.9
The vertical line marks the Maryland average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.57 h Maryland average 3.87
- Nurse aides 2.04 h Maryland average 2.12
- Licensed practical nurses 0.61 h Maryland average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.92 h Maryland average 0.84
- All staff, weekends 3.22 h Maryland average 3.47
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Maryland average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover52.8%
- Maryland average40.2%
- Registered nurse turnover56.7%
- Maryland average38.7%
- Administrators who left1
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Maryland and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 27.6% | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 44.2% | 22.8% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.9% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.5% | 92.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.4% | 22.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.2% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% | 96.6% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.8% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.6% | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.1% | 13.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.33 | 1.33 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.55 | 1.20 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.9% | 79.1% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.6% | 80.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 31.3% | 21.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.4% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 74 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 51 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 14, 2025: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 20 | 15 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 41 | 0 |
Maryland homes averaged 17.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (74)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 29, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 7, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 18, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 18, 2024)
Showing the 30 most recent of 74.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Fine | $14,892 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Fine | $48,789 |
Maryland homes averaged 0.6 fines and $21,934 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Maryland
- Size34 of 220 by certified beds
- Maryland average residents per day105.7
- ChainCommunicare Health
- Chain average overall rating3.2 of 5
- Resident or family councilNone
- Homes in Westminster3
- Homes in Carroll County10
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have?
Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has 170 certified beds. It averages 106.1 residents per day, about 62.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
The home reports 3.57 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.92 hours from registered nurses. The Maryland average is 3.87 hours and 0.84 hours from registered nurses.
Has Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $63,681 in the past three years.
Does Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 215094. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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