Deer's Head Center
351 Deer's Head Hospital Road, Salisbury, MD 21801 · (410) 543-4000
Government - State · 80 certified beds
Deer's Head Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 7 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $41,265 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 16, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.December 16, 2025 · F0578 · 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.December 16, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.December 16, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 16, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 16, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.December 16, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 16, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 12, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 12, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 12, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $41,265July 12, 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 | 9.55 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 4.58 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.21 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 30.6% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 80 |
| Average residents per day | 31.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Wicomico Nursing Home Salisbury · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Salisbury · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center Salisbury · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Deer's Head Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.