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HomeMarylandWillowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice

Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice

3200 Baker Circle, Adamstown, MD 217103016441636WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(23 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
42
certified

How Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice 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
5/5
MD average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
MD average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
MD average
3.2/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.32 hrs/day
MD average
3.88 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.54 hrs/day
MD average
0.85 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
11.5%
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 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Maryland average of 3.1/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Maryland average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.32 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.88.
Reported RN time is 1.54 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.85.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 22, 2024
Most recent cycle
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 17, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations 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
Frederick County 65+
40,796
14.9% of county
County Population
273,829
Frederick County

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

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Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Adamstown, Maryland with 42 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
42
Avg Residents/Day
24.8
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 18, 2000
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Frederick
Last Inspection
Feb 17, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
28.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (23)

F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 17, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 22, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 19, 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: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 19, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.20 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.58 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.54 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.32 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.84 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.20 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
11.5%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (48)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC.DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS LEGACY FOUNDATION, INC.INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS RETIREMENT SERVICES, INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS SIGNATURE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
BONITA SPRINGS RETIREMENT VILLAGE INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 1, 2024
MEASE LIFE INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2023
ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC.5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
CHRISTIANSEN, KARENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 31, 2020
DETWEILER, HAROLDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FORREST, ANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
GRANT, GERALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 31, 2020
KELLY, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LAWSON, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NEARY, ANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
PAQUETTE, ELLENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
AHERN, SUSANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 15, 2021
CHRISTIANSEN, KARENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FOX, GLENNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 31, 2020
GRANT, GERALDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
GRANT, JONATHANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 31, 2020
VALDIVIA, PEGGYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
AHERN, SUSANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FOX, GLENNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
GRANT, GERALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2022
GRANT, JONATHANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
GRIMMEL, ERICOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
VALDIVIA, PEGGYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
U.S. BANKTRUSTEE OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 9, 2025
ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2022
ACTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 2025
ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 2025
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP, LPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 3, 2025
BAKER TILLY US, LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 5, 2024
U.S. BANKADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 10, 2025
AHERN, SUSANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
CHRISTIANSEN, KARENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
FOX, GLENNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
GRANT, GERALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
GRANT, JONATHANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
GRIMMEL, ERICADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
LAKHANI, TASNEEMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
VALDIVIA, PEGGYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice and nearby alternatives.

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CMS
5/5
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $16,562
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Health
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Recorded fines: None
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Staffing
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FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice
Adamstown, MD · Current facility
—5/55/55/5None recorded
Frederick Crossing of Journey
Frederick, MD
6.4 mi4/53/53/5$13,538
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights
Frederick, MD
7.0 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente
Frederick, MD
7.9 mi1/51/54/5$16,562
Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center of Frederi
Frederick, MD
7.9 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
Frederick, MD
8.3 mi2/51/53/5None recorded
Homewood Living Frederick
Frederick, MD
10.5 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

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 Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice?▾
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice 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). Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice had any health inspection violations?▾
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 17, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice?▾
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice provides 4.32 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.54 RN hours, 0.58 LPN hours, and 2.20 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 11.5%.
How many beds does Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice have?▾
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice has 42 certified beds with an average of 24.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 59% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Acts Retirement-Life Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maryland. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice?▾
On Google Maps, Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 23 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Acts Retirement-Life Communities

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