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Denton Nursing and Rehab

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

420 Colonial Drive, Denton, MD 21629100 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 43 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (36 vs median 16.0)
  • High RN turnover (54%)

Bottom 25% in MD · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in KEY HEALTH MANAGEMENT chain · $28,670 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While recent reviews highlight improvements in cleanliness and activities, the facility has a history of critical communication failures and serious safety concerns. If you consider this facility, demand a clear plan for how they will notify you of medical changes and ensure you have direct contact information for nursing supervisors rather than relying on the main desk.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

43 reviews on Google

Denton Nursing and Rehab presents a highly polarized environment where experiences range from excellent care to reports of severe neglect and abuse. While some families praise recent management improvements and clean facilities, others report critical failures including medication errors, lack of communication, and failure to notify families of patient deaths.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food7.0Staff3.0Clean5.0Activities8.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Friendly and polite front-desk staff
  • Effective physical therapy services
  • Attentive care noted by some families

Concerns

  • Difficulty reaching staff by phone or getting calls returned (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Reports of patient abuse, neglect, or physical mistreatment (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unsanitary conditions including pests (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.42021(8)3.72022(17)3.42023(11)2.02024(4)5.02025(3)2.02026(4)

Distribution · 47 analyzed

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5
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How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard great things about how clean and well-maintained the facility is; what are your daily protocols for ensuring the living areas and dining spaces stay tidy?
  • 2Since some families have mentioned the front-desk staff is very polite, what is the best way for us to stay in regular contact with the nursing team regarding updates on our loved one?
  • 3With the recent focus on improving health inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to address the recent state violations and ensure high-quality clinical care?
  • 4Can you walk us through your specific process for medication administration and how you double-check to prevent any errors?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate protocol for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?
  • 6We've heard the physical therapy services here are quite effective; how do you integrate therapy into a resident's daily routine and social activities?

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Key Review Excerpts

My Aunt B passed away in this horrific place on October 8th. They didn’t call my other Aunt, nor my cousin (who was the back up emergency contact), to let them know she had passed.

Memory care family member · 2023☆☆☆☆

Not thrilled about this place miss managed my mom's medicine. Gave a nondiabetic an insulin shot.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆

The Denton nursing and rehab has a friendly staff and very helpful in your needs. the nursing staff done my meds and dressing on time daily and PT got me up and going.

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★
Source: 43 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.65hrs
86%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.32hrs
81%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
55%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

12

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility36.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
36.1%
US
15.5%
MD
14.1%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.7%
US
15.3%
MD
24.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.9%
US
12.1%
MD
22.2%

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

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.8%
US
93.4%
MD
92.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility34.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
34.0%
US
19.4%
MD
25.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.7%
US
14.4%
MD
21.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility33.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.7%
US
81.8%
MD
78.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility50.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
50.9%
US
79.8%
MD
80.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.0%
US
1.6%
MD
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

40deficiencies
2penalties
Well above state avg (18.9)
49 complaint-triggered
$28,670 in fines

This facility has concerning patterns with families filing 45 complaints that triggered federal inspections, revealing recurring issues with abuse prevention, care planning, and fire safety systems. Problems persist across multiple surveys, particularly with protecting residents from abuse and neglect, developing proper care plans, and maintaining fire safety equipment. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, the repeated nature of complaints about fundamental safety and care issues suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration.

Mar 16, 2026Complaint
4
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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 4, 2025Complaint
1
0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

Sep 4, 2025Complaint
10
0689Actual 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.

0921Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Jan 29, 2025Complaint
5
0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0347Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0354Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0362Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Nov 1, 2024Routine
40
0500Potential for harm · Widespread

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0914Potential for harm · Widespread

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0725Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0730Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0804Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0947Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0004Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0344Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0347Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0355Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0321Potential for harm · Pattern

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0840Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

0909Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0362Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Nov 1, 2024Complaint
9
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0727Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Sep 4, 2025

$12,735

Fine

Sep 4, 2025

$15,935

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Denton Nursing and Rehab

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Key Health Management

Chain Size

7 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.6/5 · Rank 4 of 7 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Md4 Holdco, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Ausch, Sara

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Eisen, Menashe

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Klein, Yehudis

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Perlstein, Barry

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Schlussel, Naftali

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Hirth, YechielOfficer / DirectorHirth, YechielManagerHoward, DanielManagerWilliams, VictoriaManagerKey Health Management LLCAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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