Deer's Head Center

Inspection history (19)

Records from September 2019 to December 2025.

• December 16, 2025 · D

  Citation F0921

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-16 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 16, 2025 · D

  Citation F0812

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-16 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 16, 2025 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-16 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 16, 2025 · D

  Citation F0578

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-16 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 16, 2025 · D

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-16 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 16, 2025 · B

  Citation F0732

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-16 under CMS tag F0732 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Post nurse staffing information every day. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 16, 2025 · D

  Citation F0757

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-16 under CMS tag F0757 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2024 · D

  Citation F0609

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-12 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2024 · D

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-12 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2024 · G

  Citation F0600

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-12 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2024 · D

  Citation F0610

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-12 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2024 · D

  Citation F0623

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-12 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2024 · D

  Citation F0625

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-12 under CMS tag F0625 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2024 · D

  Citation F0758

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-12 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• July 12, 2024 · D

  Citation F0759

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-12 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 5, 2019 · D

  Citation F0550

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-09-05 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 5, 2019 · D

  Citation F0561

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-09-05 under CMS tag F0561 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 5, 2019 · D

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-09-05 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• September 5, 2019 · D

  Citation F0584

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2019-09-05 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2019-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $41,265

• July 12, 2024 · Fine

  Citation FINE-10117

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $41,265 against this nursing home on 2024-07-12 (Fine ID: 10117). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 9.55 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

Government - State

1. Parent organization: Comptroller of Maryland Central Payroll Bureau

   parent · PAC 7416859327

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Government - State".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

2. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "Non profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

3. Jul 23, 2026First appeared in our data

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   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)