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Wicomico Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

900 Booth Street, Salisbury, MD 21801102 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 20 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While the facility has a long history of compassionate care, recent reports from 2024 and 2025 indicate significant safety and maintenance concerns. We strongly advise families to schedule an in-person tour to inspect the building's condition and to ask management specifically about their current safety protocols and staffing levels.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

20 reviews on Google
Wicomico Nursing Home receives high praise for its compassionate, attentive staff and clean, well-maintained environment, particularly from families of long-term residents. However, recent reviews from 2024 and 2025 highlight serious concerns regarding safety, facility maintenance, and potential staffing issues. Families should weigh the facility's history of kind care against these more recent reports of declining standards.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff7.0Clean7.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Effective rehabilitation services
  • Supportive environment for hospice care

Concerns

  • Safety incidents and inadequate care protocols (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Facility maintenance issues and building decay (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 23 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

30%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the recent focus on facility maintenance, what is the current plan for ongoing building updates and ensuring the environment remains comfortable for residents?
  • 2With a 4-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team remains consistent and attentive to the individual needs of each resident throughout the day?
  • 3I noticed some concerns regarding care protocols in the past; could you walk me through your current process for monitoring resident safety and preventing incidents?
  • 4I see that you engage with feedback online; how do you incorporate family input into your daily operations to ensure you are meeting our expectations?
  • 5What specific activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another on a daily basis?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for stabilizing a resident and how quickly is the family typically notified?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The rehab was the best. In fact, every aspect of the care I received was excellent.

Rehab patient · 2019★★★★★

Aside from being an older facility, I felt he received very compassionate care. He was placed in a private room at my request and most of his requests were honored as well.

Long-term resident's family · 2020★★★★

My family has been here for less then 48 hours and has two safety incidents one which required transport via 911 to hospital.

Family member · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 20 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.83hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.75hrs
91%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
39%
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
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility41.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
41.0%
US
15.3%
MD
24.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
12.1%
MD
22.2%

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

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.5%
US
14.4%
MD
21.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.3%
US
19.5%
MD
16.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility83.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
83.3%
US
93.4%
MD
92.1%
🩺

Residents with a long-term catheter

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
5.2%
US
0.9%
MD
0.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.3%
Better than Avg
Here
92.3%
US
81.8%
MD
78.7%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.2%
Better than Avg
Here
87.2%
US
79.8%
MD
80.6%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.6%
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

4deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (18.9)
8 complaint-triggered
$28,343 in fines

Families filed multiple complaints that resulted in findings including failure to report suspected abuse and medication errors, with the most recent occurring in March 2025. This facility has recurring problems with safety hazards, care planning, and fire safety systems that persist across multiple surveys from 2018 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues in these critical areas suggests ongoing systemic problems.

Feb 5, 2026Routine
13
0347Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

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.

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0111Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0224Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.

0916Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Mar 10, 2025Complaint
3
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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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.

Aug 29, 2024Complaint
5
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.

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Aug 29, 2024Routine
20
0791Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0341Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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.

0771Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0919Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0100Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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 · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0500Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0754Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

Jun 13, 2019Routine
33
0600Actual 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.

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.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

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

0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

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.

0561Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

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.

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.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0729Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0790Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0943Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0754Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.

0732Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

0838Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 29, 2024

$28,343

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Wicomico Nursing Home

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Booth, StacyManagerLeone-Tincher, PatriciaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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