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Pines Nursing and Rehab

Easton, Maryland · CCN 215010

31 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2016.

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

Citations on record
283
Surveys
31
Harm or worse
10
Immediate jeopardy
5
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy5

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file25/31

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

The facility

Certified beds
195
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
KEY HEALTH MANAGEMENT
County
Talbot · rural
Medicare-certified since
1967

CMS ratings

Overall
—
Health inspection
—
Staffing
—
Quality measures
—

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

Jul 2, 2026

130 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 day3.313.50
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.55—
Annual nurse turnover48.0%42.0%

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

Enforcement

Fines
$24,088 across 1 penalty
Special focus
SFF

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ10.6%K10.6%L—
Actual harmG31.7%H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD7943.9%E6133.9%F3016.7%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C52.8%
CMS’s current file: 180 of the 283 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5805×

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • F5845×

    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.

  • F6575×

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • F8425×

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • F9085×

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Pines Nursing and Rehab, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, patternF678Sep 28, 2022

    Based on observation, medical record review, review of facility ' s policy and procedures, and interview with staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that they were able to provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with physician ' s orders and the residents ' wishes. This was evident for 5 of 84 residents (#50, #48, #52, 54 and #51) reviewed for code status accuracy during a follow-up survey. An immediate jeopardy regarding residents #50, #48, #52, #51, was identified on [DATE] at 3:00 PM and the facility was informed on [DATE] at 3:18 PM. The Findings Include: Maryland MOLST is a portable and enduring medical order form covering options for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other life-sustaining treatments. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, patternF678Sep 28, 2022

    Based on observation, medical record review, review of facility ' s policy and procedures, and interview with staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that they were able to provide Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with physician ' s orders and the residents ' wishes. This was evident for 5 of 84 residents (#50, #48, #52, 54 and #51) reviewed for code status accuracy during a follow-up survey. An immediate jeopardy regarding residents #50, #48, #52, #51, was identified on [DATE] at 3:00 PM and the facility was informed on [DATE] at 3:18 PM. The Findings Include: Maryland MOLST is a portable and enduring medical order form covering options for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other life-sustaining treatments. […]

  • Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Mar 19, 2025

    Based on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide supervision to a cognitively impaired resident with a history of a fall with fracture. This was evident for 1 (#16) of 35 residents in the [NAME] Unit during a complaint survey. As result of these findings an Immediate Jeopardy was called at 4:45 PM on 3/11/25. The facility submitted a plan to remove the Immediacy on 3/11/25 at 8:30PM. The survey team verified completion of the plan on 3/14/25 at 11:08 AM with a compliance date of 3/13/25. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Aug 19, 2026

    Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that Resident #1 received care in accordance with professional standards regarding utilizing 2 persons to transfer with a mechanical lift. This deficient practice resulted in a Harm. This was evident for 1 (#1) out of 3 residents reviewed for hoyer transfers.The findings include:The Facility's policy as it relates to the use of a Hoyer Lift reviewed/revised 10/3/25, 7/15/26 by CNO #9, reads in part: Safe Resident Handling/Transfer Policy- to ensure that residents are handled and transferred safely to prevent or minimize risks for injury and provide and promote a safe, secure and comfortable experience for the resident while keeping the employees safe in accordance with current standards and… […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Jul 2, 2026

    Based on record review, staff and resident interviews, and facility documentation, the facility failed to ensure staff provided incontinent care using safe techniques for 1 (#22) of 1 residents reviewed for incontinent care. Specifically, staff failed to discontinue brief removal after the resident complained of pain and failed to remove the plastic fastening tabs before pulling the incontinent brief from beneath the resident. This deficient practice resulted in a deep laceration to the resident's left posterior thigh, uncontrolled hemorrhage requiring emergency medical services, hospitalization for approximately three weeks, and treatment including transfusion of four units of packed red blood cells and three units of platelets.Findings include:Intake # 3008785 was reviewed on 6/28/26 for… […]

Read 28 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 28 of 283 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 19, 2026Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 2, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Mar 12, 2026Complaint12 findings
  • Sep 4, 2025Standard and complaint38 findings
  • Mar 19, 2025Complaint37 findings · 2 harm
  • Sep 28, 2022Standard and complaint83 findings · 3 harm
  • May 20, 2022Complaint4 findings
  • Mar 9, 2022Complaint3 findings
Show the 23 earlier surveys
  • Feb 26, 2021Complaint9 findings
  • Aug 18, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Jul 20, 2020Complaint3 findings
  • Sep 6, 2019Complaint5 findings
  • Oct 25, 2018Standard and complaint28 findings
  • Mar 27, 2018Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jan 9, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 20, 2017Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 28, 2017Standard7 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 30, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • May 26, 2016Standard and complaint16 findings
  • Jan 8, 2016Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • May 14, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 1, 2015Complaint5 findings
  • Feb 6, 2015Standard4 findings
  • Jul 24, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 10, 2014—4 findings
  • Oct 18, 2013—1 finding
  • Mar 19, 2013—1 finding
  • Dec 21, 2012—2 findings
  • Dec 23, 2011—2 findings
  • Dec 22, 2011—3 findings
  • Feb 18, 2011—2 findings

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

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