Western MD Hospital Center

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Inspection history (37)

Records from May 2019 to December 2025.

• December 2, 2025

  Tag F0567

  Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2026.

• December 2, 2025

  Tag F0801

  Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2026.

• December 2, 2025

  Tag F0812

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

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2026.

• December 2, 2025

  Tag F0732

  Post nurse staffing information every day.

  Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2026.

• December 2, 2025

  Tag F0921

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2026.

• December 2, 2025

  Tag F0605

  Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2026.

• December 2, 2025

  Tag F0686

  Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 14, 2026.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0812

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

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0695

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

  Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 24, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0757

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 11, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0909

  Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0610

  Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 2, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0758

  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….

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 10, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0868

  Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 21, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0657

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

  Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0756

  Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 11, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0791

  Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 10, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0559

  Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 31, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0838

  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.

  Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 3, 2024.

• June 4, 2024

  Tag F0684

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

  Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 31, 2024.

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $24,060

• June 4, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $8,018 against this nursing home on June 4, 2024.

• June 4, 2024 · Fine

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,042 against this nursing home on June 4, 2024.

Staffing

8.00 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 6.49 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Government - State

• Parent company: Comptroller of Maryland Central Payroll Bureau