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Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise general service quality. Still worth an in-person visit.

201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 2181776 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 4 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility receives high ratings, the lack of detailed written reviews makes it difficult to assess the quality of care. Families should prioritize an in-person tour to evaluate the dining experience and staff interaction, as the only specific feedback provided mentioned significant concerns regarding food quality.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.11hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.69hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
32%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
12.1%
MD
22.2%
Somerset
8.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.6%
US
15.3%
MD
24.5%
Somerset
18.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.4%
US
14.4%
MD
21.5%
Somerset
15.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MD
92.1%
Somerset
90.0%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.2%
Better than Avg
Here
11.2%
US
19.5%
MD
16.6%
Somerset
19.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
24.7%
US
19.4%
MD
25.1%
Somerset
21.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.4%
Better than Avg
Here
97.4%
US
81.8%
MD
78.7%
Somerset
81.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.4%
Better than Avg
Here
97.4%
US
79.7%
MD
80.6%
Somerset
78.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.1%
US
1.6%
MD
1.3%
Somerset
0.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
Near state avg (18.9)

This facility has 43 deficiencies across three surveys with no family complaints filed. The most recurring issues involve care planning and assessments, medication management, and infection control procedures. All deficiencies appear corrected by the facility, though similar problems have persisted across multiple surveys, particularly around developing timely care plans and proper resident assessments, suggesting ongoing challenges with care coordination processes.

Nov 20, 2024Routine
15
0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0640Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0655Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0732Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Sep 20, 2019Routine
12
0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0500Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0838Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

May 1, 2018Routine
16
0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0271Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0773Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

0577Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Tidalhealth, INC

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Truist Commercial Equity, INC5% or Greater Mortgage InterestDiriker, MehmetOfficer / DirectorFiddler, KathrynOfficer / DirectorGary, StephanieOfficer / DirectorRommel, DavidOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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