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HomeMarylandDeer's Head Center

Deer's Head Center

351 Deer's Head Hospital Road, Salisbury, MD 218014105434000WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.9on Google(14 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
80
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $41,265

How Deer's Head Center Compares in Maryland

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
MD average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MD average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MD average
3.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
9.55 hrs/day
MD average
3.88 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
4.58 hrs/day
MD average
0.85 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
30.6%
MD average
40.2%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Maryland average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 9.55 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.88.
Reported RN time is 4.58 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.85.
Staff turnover is 30.6%, lower than the Maryland average of 40.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 16, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Maryland median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Maryland median
Wicomico County 65+
16,785
16.2% of county
County Population
103,815
Wicomico County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Deer's Head Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Salisbury, Maryland with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 1981. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
80
Avg Residents/Day
31.9
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 28, 1981
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Wicomico
Last Inspection
Dec 16, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
30.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$41,265
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 12, 2024
$41,265

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide4.21 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.75 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN4.58 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing9.55 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total7.51 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.33 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.6%
RN Turnover
12.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WAIDE, MARY BETHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 3, 2011
WAIDE, MARY BETHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 3, 2011
WAIDE, MARY BETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 3, 2011

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Deer's Head Center and nearby alternatives.

All Maryland facilities
Deer's Head Center
Salisbury, MDCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $41,265
Wicomico Nursing Home
Salisbury, MD1.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $28,343
Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Salisbury, MD1.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $10,033
Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center
Salisbury, MD1.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $111,315
Manokin Nursing and Rehab
Princess Anne, MD13.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $187,010
Snow Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Snow Hill, MD17.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Berlin, MD21.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $237,402
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Deer's Head Center
Salisbury, MD · Current facility
—3/52/55/5$41,265
Wicomico Nursing Home
Salisbury, MD
1.1 mi4/54/54/5$28,343
Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Salisbury, MD
1.3 mi2/52/54/5$10,033
Bay Harbor Post Acute Healthcare Center
Salisbury, MD
1.5 mi1/51/52/5$111,315
Manokin Nursing and Rehab
Princess Anne, MD
13.2 mi1/51/52/5$187,010
Snow Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Snow Hill, MD
17.9 mi1/52/51/5None recorded
Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Berlin, MD
21.1 mi1/51/52/5$237,402

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Deer's Head Center?▾
Deer's Head Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Deer's Head Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Maryland is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Deer's Head Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Deer's Head Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Deer's Head Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 16, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $41,265.
What are the staffing levels at Deer's Head Center?▾
Deer's Head Center provides 9.55 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 4.58 RN hours, 0.75 LPN hours, and 4.21 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.6%.
How many beds does Deer's Head Center have?▾
Deer's Head Center has 80 certified beds with an average of 31.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 40% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Deer's Head Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maryland, including 3 in Salisbury. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Deer's Head Center?▾
On Google Maps, Deer's Head Center has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 14 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.