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Garrett County Subacute Unit

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

251 North Fourth Street, Oakland, MD 2155010 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing

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What this means for your family

Choosing Garrett County Subacute Unit means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
5.64hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
10.04hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
41%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
MD
80.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Better than Avg
Here
98.3%
US
81.8%
MD
78.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
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

2deficiencies
Well below state avg (18.9)

This facility has a mixed inspection record with 8 deficiencies across 3 surveys, all corrected by the provider. The most frequent issues involve resident assessment and care planning (4 deficiencies), followed by recurring problems with food safety and dietary services appearing in both 2018 and 2025. Additional concerns included infection control related to COVID-19 vaccination, medical records management, and equipment safety, though these appear to be isolated incidents rather than ongoing patterns.

Aug 5, 2025Routine
2
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.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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.

Mar 16, 2023Routine
1
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.

Dec 13, 2018Routine
5
0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate 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.

0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Garrett County Subacute Unit

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Wvu Medicine

Chain Size

7 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.4/5 · Rank 5 of 7 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

West Virginia United Health System, INC

Owner · Organization

100%

West Virginia United Health System, INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Bemiller, TracyOfficer / DirectorFike, LauraOfficer / DirectorFike, LindaOfficer / DirectorGrady, MichaelOfficer / DirectorJamison, MargaretOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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