Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven
7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784 · (410) 795-8800
Non profit - Corporation · 79 certified beds
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 10 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 18, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 18, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 18, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 18, 2025 · F0657 · 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.July 18, 2025 · F0600 · 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.July 18, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 18, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 18, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 18, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 18, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.July 18, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 18, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.July 18, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.July 18, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.51 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.37 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 51.1% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day | 40.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor Sykesville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center Sykesville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View Manchester · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy Mount Airy · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Mount Airy Nursing and Rehab Center Mount Airy · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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