Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center
Salisbury, Maryland · CCN 215067
29 surveys since 2010, 10 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 202
- Surveys
- 29
- Harm or worse
- 10
- Immediate jeopardy
- 3
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 305
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES
- County
- Wicomico
- Medicare-certified since
- 1969
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 1
- Health inspection
- 1
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded more weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 90 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Maryland.
Last survey on record
Apr 17, 2026
206 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.44 | 3.50 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.64 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 43.1% | 42.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $101,131 across 3 penalties
- Payment denials
- 1
- Special focus
- SFF Candidate
- Abuse icon
- Flagged by CMS on Care Compare
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K21.9% | L— |
| Actual harm | G21.9% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D6762.0% | E3532.4% | F21.9% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8426×
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- F8805×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F6004×
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- F6774×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F6844×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF609Oct 17, 2025
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to ensure four (Resident #41, Resident #11, Resident #22, and Resident #33) of 23 residents reviewed for abuse were reported/timely reported to the Administrator and State Survey Agency (SSA) and failed to ensure the results of investigations were submitted to the SSA/submitted within five working days of the incident for four (Resident #11, #2, 22, and 34 of 23 reviewed for abuse. Specifically, the failed to report/timely report the following: 1. Resident #41 reported Registered Nurse (RN) #20 physically abused the resident on 09/13/2025. Staff reported the incident to the Director of Nursing (DON); however, the DON failed to report the allegation to the SSA.2. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, patternF610Oct 17, 2025
Based on observation, interview, record review, and facility document and policy review, the facility failed to ensure 4 (Residents #41, #11, #33, and #34) of 23 residents reviewed for abuse had thorough investigations completed. Specifically, the facility failed to conduct thorough investigations regarding the following:1. Resident #41 reported Registered Nurse (RN) #20 physically abused the resident on 09/13/2025. Staff reported the incident to the Director of Nursing (DON); however, the DON failed to conduct a thorough investigation and failed to suspend RN #20 placing Resident #41 and additional residents at risk for abuse.2. Resident #11 reported that Housekeeper #28 pushed them. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF760Apr 17, 2026
Based on medical record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to enter medication orders into a resident's electronic health record (EHR). This deficient practice was evidenced in 1 (R #238) of 5 resident records reviewed for medication administration during the recertification survey. The deficient practice resulted in harm to R#238.The facility implemented effective and thorough corrective measures following this incident and prior to the start of this survey. The facilities plan and action were verified during this survey, therefore this deficiency was found to be past noncompliance with a compliance date of 3/13/2026. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 28, 2024
Based upon medical record review, facility documentation review and staff interview it was determined that facility staff failed to safely secure a resident during a Hoyer Lift transfer resulting in the resident's subsequent injury and a hospital emergency visit. This was evident for 1 of 1 residents reviewed (Resident #50) during the Complaint survey investigation. The findings included: On 2/22/24 at 1:30 PM a review of Resident #50's Minimum Data Set (MDS) Assessment with an Assessment Reference Date of 6/9/22 was conducted. The MDS (Minimum Data Set) is a complete assessment of the resident which provides the facility information necessary to develop a plan of care, provide the appropriate care and services to the resident and to modify the care plan based on the resident's status. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 17, 2025
3) On [DATE] at approximately 9:25 AM, the Surveyor observed the Medication room at nursing station #1. There were 2 small black refrigerators sitting one on top of the other in the medication room. The inside of the bottom refrigerator door and interior shelves were dirty, covered with multiple areas of brown dried food stains and sticky cream-colored stains. The Surveyor observed a clear cup of cream-colored pudding covered with plastic wrap and labeled ,d+[DATE]. 4) On [DATE] at approximately 9:50 AM, the Surveyor observed the Clean Utility room. There was a Standard size refrigerator located in the corner of the room. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5 informed the Surveyor that was where resident stored personal foods. […]
Read 28 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 28 of 202 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 17, 2026Standard and complaint19 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 17, 2025Complaint10 findings · 2 harm
- Jan 17, 2025Standard and complaint41 findings
- Feb 28, 2024Complaint17 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 7, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Jul 1, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Oct 16, 2019Standard and complaint10 findings
- Sep 5, 2019Complaint4 findings
Show the 21 earlier surveys
- May 23, 2019Complaint1 finding
- May 8, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Apr 2, 2019Complaint4 findings
- Jan 29, 2019Complaint7 findings
- Sep 14, 2018Complaint14 findings · 1 harm
- Jun 18, 2018Standard and complaint14 findings
- Mar 21, 2018Complaint5 findings
- Dec 22, 2017Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 12, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Mar 21, 2017Standard and complaint9 findings
- Dec 17, 2015Standard5 findings
- Sep 19, 2014Standard5 findings
- May 29, 2014Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 27, 2014—1 finding
- Jun 28, 2013—12 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 19, 2013—1 finding
- Oct 3, 2012—1 finding
- May 24, 2012—10 findings · 1 harm
- May 20, 2011—1 finding
- Jan 7, 2011—2 findings
- Sep 9, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
- Hidden Waters Rehabilitation and Wellness CenterClinton3 harm findings
- Complete Care at HyattsvilleHyattsville4 harm findings
- Largo Nursing and Rehabiliation CenterGlenarden3 harm findings
- Hagerstown Healthcare CenterHagerstown4 harm findings
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at PikesvillePikesville2 harm findings
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