South Mountain Rehab Center
141 South Main Street, Boonsboro, MD 21713 · (301) 432-5457
For profit - Limited Liability company · 157 certified beds
South Mountain Rehab Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 4 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $22,205 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 6, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 6, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 6, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.March 6, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 6, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 22, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.December 20, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 20, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 20, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.December 20, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 20, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $22,205April 22, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.39 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.07 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.68 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.6% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 157 |
| Average residents per day | 125.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home Boonsboro · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Western Md Hospital Center Hagerstown · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Coffman Nursing Home Hagerstown · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Homewood Living Williamsport Williamsport · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Williamsport Health and Rehabilitation Center Williamsport · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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