Anne Arundel County, Maryland · Nursing home
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
1454 Fairfield Loop Road, Crownsville, MD 21032
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 32.6% Below the state average of 40.2%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 58 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $51,597 1 fine
- Certified beds in use 67.7% of 96 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.
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 96-bed nursing home in Crownsville, Maryland (Anne Arundel 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 1 fine totaling $51,597 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day (average)
- 65.0
- Certified since
- 1991 (35 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Fundamental Healthcare (66 homes)
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.
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 Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 1 fine totaling $51,597 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 38 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Nov 21, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Maryland average is 17.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.20 hours per resident on weekends against 3.57 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing 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 4 of 5 Maryland average 3.2
- Quality measures 3 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 1.75 h Maryland average 2.12
- Licensed practical nurses 1.20 h Maryland average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.61 h Maryland average 0.84
- All staff, weekends 3.20 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 turnover32.6%
- Maryland average40.2%
- Registered nurse turnover33.3%
- Maryland average38.7%
- Administrators who left0
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 | 15.6% | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.5% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.7% | 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 | 4.3% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.8% | 92.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.6% | 22.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.4% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.2% | 96.6% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.1% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.2% | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 26.1% | 13.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.69 | 1.33 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.06 | 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 | 83.3% | 79.1% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.8% | 80.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.5% | 21.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.2% | 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 58 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 26 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 30, 2024: 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | 38 | 10 |
| May 3, 2024 | 14 | 31 |
| May 3, 2019 | 6 | 6 |
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 (58)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 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.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 3, 2026)
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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 (Jan 31, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Jan 31, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 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 (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 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 (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 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 (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 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 (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2026)
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BPotential for minimal harm, pattern
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 31, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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 (Oct 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2025)
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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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 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 (Oct 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 20, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 58.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2024 | Fine | $51,597 |
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
- Size153 of 220 by certified beds
- Maryland average residents per day105.7
- ChainFundamental Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.5 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Anne Arundel County14
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 96 certified beds. It averages 65.0 residents per day, about 67.7% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
The home reports 3.57 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.61 hours from registered nurses. The Maryland average is 3.87 hours and 0.84 hours from registered nurses.
Has Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $51,597 in the past three years.
Does Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation 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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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Anne Arundel County
Who to call in Maryland
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maryland.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 800-243-3425 (Maryland Department of Aging toll-free line. The program page lists a local ombudsman office phone for each county and Baltimore City.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), Long Term Care 877-402-8219 (Also (410) 402-8201. OHCQ says the best way to file is its Online Complaint Form.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maryland staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 215236. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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