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Deers Head Center
351 Deer'S Head Hospital Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
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Nursing Home
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- Facility is described as clean with nice staff by one reviewer.
- Another review expresses a negative experience, citing discrimination and unprofessional behavior, leading to a complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
- A brief review mentions the facility as "very good" without further details.
- Concerns are raised about the facility's cleanliness, staff behavior, and overall care quality, describing it as unsuitable for loved ones in their final days.
- Contrastingly, a positive review highlights the exceptional care provided to a family member, noting the supportive and caring nature of the nursing staff during a difficult period.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 28, 1981
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 80
Total current residents: 32
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2020-01-15 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2017-04-18 | 2017-05-31 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2017-04-18 | 2017-05-31 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2017-04-18 | 2017-05-31 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2017-04-18 | 2017-05-31 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-11-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-11-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-11-01 | D | 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. |
| 2019-09-05 | 2019-11-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-09-09 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-09-09 | D | 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. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-09-09 | D | 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. |
| 2017-04-14 | 2017-05-31 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. |
| 2017-04-14 | 2017-05-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. |
| 2017-04-14 | 2017-05-31 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . |
| 2017-04-14 | 2017-05-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. |
| 2017-04-14 | 2017-05-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. |
| 2017-04-14 | 2017-05-31 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Help the resident in making transportation arrangements to and from radiology services. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Salisbury which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 32,899 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $65,764, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 39
- Average Temperature: 60.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 154 days of rain, 10 days of snow and 200 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year
- The crime rate is 8.15 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.72 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.87 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.69 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.94 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Save-a-Lot
1.2 miles awayFood Lion
1.6 miles awayGiant
1.8 miles awaySam's Club
2.7 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
2.8 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
South Salisbury Plaza
1.9 miles awayPat's Pizzeria
2.6 miles awayUniversity Village
2.7 miles awayUniversity Terrace at Milford Street
3.0 miles awayMilford Street Medical Center
3.0 miles awayBanks
PNC Bank
0.9 miles awayShore Bank
1.2 miles awayFirst Shore Federal
1.2 miles awayM&T Bank
1.3 miles awayHebron Savings Bank
1.3 miles awayHospitals
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
1.3 miles awayNanticoke Memorial Hospital
17.8 miles awayHarrison House Nursing Home
18.2 miles awayAtlantic General Hospital
21.0 miles awayPeninsula Cardiology Associates, P.A.
21.2 miles awayPharmacies
Shayona Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayWalgreens
1.8 miles awayRite Aid
1.9 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.3 miles awayDelmarva Pharmacy
2.6 miles awayDentists
Porter Dental
3.6 miles awaySeaford Dental Associates
17.8 miles awayTilghman Orthodontics
20.7 miles awayBerlin Dentist - DePalma Dental
21.3 miles awayParks
North Lake Park
0.1 miles awayJohnson Lake Neighbourhood Playground
0.5 miles awayLake Street Park
0.6 miles awayDoverdale Park
0.7 miles awayNewtown Historic District
0.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Centre at Salisbury
1.9 miles awayCulture
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
1.8 miles awayStudent Art Center
2.3 miles awayTheatre and Web Development House
2.4 miles awayElla Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
13.0 miles awayCampfire Amphitheatre
14.4 miles awayRestaurants
Sushi De Kanpai
0.8 miles awayOC Kabob
1.1 miles awayLa Tolteca
1.1 miles awaySubside Deli
1.2 miles awayVino Garden
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