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Ginger Cove

Annapolis, Maryland · CCN 215174

12 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
56
Surveys
12
Harm or worse
0
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file9/12

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
55
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Chain
Independent
County
Anne Arundel
Medicare-certified since
1988

CMS ratings

Overall
4
Health inspection
5
Staffing
5
Quality measures
1

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=10, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Nov 24, 2025

350 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.684.75
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.50—
Annual nurse turnover43.1%27.3%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1191.7%E—F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C18.3%
CMS’s current file: 12 of the 56 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6562×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F5841×

    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.

  • F6091×

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • F6231×

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • F6251×

    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.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ginger Cove, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF609Nov 24, 2025

    Number of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to report an allegation of misappropriation of property in a timely manner. This was evident in 1 out of 3 facility reported incidents reviewed during the recertification survey. The findings include: On 11/20/2025 at 2:08 PM, a review of incident #347813 was conducted. The facility reported that Resident #43's family member alleged that the facility misplaced Resident #43's ring. On 11/21/2025 at 11:08 AM, a review of the facility's investigation was conducted. The facility was made aware of the missing ring on 3/26/2025 and the facility made the initial report to Office of Health Care Quality on 4/3/2025. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Jun 4, 2024

    Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents had a homelike environment. This was evident for 3 (#21, #34, and #39) of 16 residents reviewed during the initial pool process. The findings include: An observation of Resident #21's room on 5/28/24 at 12:29 PM revealed the walls on the right side of the hallway had 7 or more black marks varying from light to dark and measuring from 3-12 inches in length. In the bathroom the shower stall had grip strips that were partially peeled up. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF623Jun 4, 2024

    Based on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to have a process in place to ensure that residents and resident representatives received a notice of transfer in writing. (Resident #40 and #246). This was evident in 2 of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalization during the survey. The findings include: 1. Review of Resident #40's medical record on 5/29/24 revealed the Resident was transferred to the hospital on 1/9/24. Further review of Resident #40's medical record revealed the Resident had 2 physician certifications of incapacity. Review of the facility's hospital transfer documents on 5/29/24 revealed no written notification to the Resident's representative of the transfer to the hospital on 1/9/24. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF625Jun 4, 2024

    Based on record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to have a process in place to ensure that residents and resident representatives received the bed hold policy in writing within 24 hours after being sent to the hospital (Resident #40 and #246). This was evident for 2 of 3 resident records reviewed for hospitalization during an annual survey. The findings include: Bed hold notice includes providing written information to the resident; and bed charges, including the duration, during which the resident is permitted to return and resume residence in the nursing facility. 1. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF655Jun 4, 2024

    Based on record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to have a process in place to ensure that a baseline care plan was provided to the resident and resident representative within 48 hours of admission to the facility (Resident #40 and #42). This was evident for 2 of 4 residents reviewed for baseline care plans during an annual survey. The findings include: The baseline care plan is given to residents within 48 hours of their admission and details a variety of components of the care that the facility intends to provide to that resident. In addition to the baseline care plan, residents are also expected to receive a list of their admission medications. This allows residents and their representatives to be more informed about the care that they receive. 1. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 56 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Nov 24, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 4, 2024Standard and complaint9 findings
  • Jun 7, 2019Standard2 findings
  • Feb 9, 2018Standard8 findings
  • Jan 18, 2018Complaint7 findings
  • Nov 4, 2016Standard8 findings
  • Aug 28, 2015Standard9 findings
  • Nov 18, 2014Complaint1 finding
Show the 4 earlier surveys
  • Jun 19, 2014Standard and complaint1 finding
  • Jul 11, 2013—1 finding
  • May 11, 2012—6 findings
  • May 12, 2011—3 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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