Mountain City Rehab Center
48 Tarn Terrace, Frostburg, MD 21532 · (301) 689-1391
For profit - Limited Liability company · 88 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Mountain City Rehab Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 13 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $48,227 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 6, 2026 found 13 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.March 6, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 6, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.March 6, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.March 6, 2026 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 6, 2026 · F0657 · 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.March 6, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 6, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 6, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.March 6, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.March 6, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.March 6, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 27 citations.
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.March 6, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · 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.November 7, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 7, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.November 7, 2025 · F0607 · 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.November 7, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 7, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 7, 2025 · F0641 · 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.November 7, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 7, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.November 7, 2025 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 26, 2024 · F0600 · 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.November 26, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 26, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedNovember 26, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 26, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 26, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.November 26, 2024 · F0679 · 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.November 26, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 26, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.November 26, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.November 26, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.November 26, 2024 · F0776 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 26, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.November 26, 2024 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.November 26, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.November 26, 2024 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $15,106November 7, 2025
- Fine of $16,559November 26, 2024
- Fine of $16,562November 26, 2024
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 | 3.50 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.77 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.4% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day | 83.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Frostburg Rehab Center Frostburg · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Allegany Health Nursing and Rehab Cumberland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Cumberland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Egle Nursing Home Lonaconing · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Moran Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Westernport · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Mountain City Rehab Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.