Total staff
82
Employees
67
Contractors
15
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Wicomico Nursing Home
Nursing Home & Respite Care · Salisbury, MD
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Wicomico Nursing Home
Nursing Home & Respite Care · Salisbury, MD
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Wicomico Nursing Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Wicomico Nursing Home is a nursing home in Salisbury, MD, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a comfortable and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults experience a worry-free lifestyle. Dietitian-approved meals, 24-hour care, and comprehensive therapies are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Through individualized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs and preferences.
Arts and crafts, food socials, and beauty services help residents maintain holistic wellness and keep them happy. Wheelchair-accessible amenities and cozy rooms also ensure residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents have a quiet and convenient retirement, as it is nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Salisbury. As one of the highly rated options for senior living in Maryland, this nursing home continuously provides exceptional services for older adults’ well-being.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 42nd out of 144 homes in Maryland. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 42nd out of 144 homes in Maryland. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 56m per day
Rank #42 / 144Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 144 homes in Maryland. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maryland average, with a ranking across 144 Maryland SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Maryland avg
+4%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 26m per day |
Types of Care at Wicomico Nursing Home
Nursing Home
Respite Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
67.9%
Rank #120 / 145Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 145. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
191 days
Occupancy rate
67.9%
Rank #120 / 145Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 145. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
191 days
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #108 / 147Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 147 homes in Maryland. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maryland SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.34:1
26% worse than Maryland average
Avg staff/day
37
Average shift
7.6 hours
5% worse than Maryland average
Total staff hours (quarter)
25,753
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
6
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
37
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
10%
2,577 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Medical Director: 1
Other Physician: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 12,650 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 2,724 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,352 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,274 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,136 | 87 | 95% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 701 | 67 | 73% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 497 | 66 | 72% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 488 | 63 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 459 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 385 | 60 | 65% | 5.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
11 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
100%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
95%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
73%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
71%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
72%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
68%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
71%
4 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
65%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
1 Other Physician
% of Days
3%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$28K Rank #118 / 146Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 146 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Maryland average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 146 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
54% lower than Maryland averageMaryland average: $61K
Number of fines
1
33% fewer fines than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$28K
Maryland average
$61K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 29, 2024 · $28K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 29, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 29, 2024
$28K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
16.1
24% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
30.4
18% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
24.6%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
45.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
45.7%
65% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 27.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.9%
19% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
34% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.9%
71% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
13% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.1%
12% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
10% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.6%
21% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
40% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.2%
8% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 80.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
84% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
8% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 years
Medicaid
8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
4 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
61
Medicare
6
9.8% of residents
Medicaid
42
68.9% of residents
Private pay or other
13
21.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Wicomico Nursing Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
67.9%
↓ 7.4pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$448.9K
↓ ~$673.1K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$6.5M
↑ ~$81.3K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-4.6%
↓ 6.8pp vs 2023
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$9.8M
Operating deficit
-$448.9K
Governmental community
Operated by county authorities.
Home revenue
$9.8M Rank #130 / 145Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 130th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Maryland SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$448.9K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #107 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maryland average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #107 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maryland average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$10.2M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Dining Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wicomico Nursing Home
Is Wicomico Nursing Home in a walkable area?
Wicomico Nursing Home has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Wicomico Nursing Home?
Wicomico Nursing Home's occupancy is 67.9%.
What is the best email address for Wicomico Nursing Home?
The team at Wicomico Nursing Home can be reached at [email protected].
What is the address of Wicomico Nursing Home?
Wicomico Nursing Home is located at 900 Booth St, Salisbury, MD 21801.
What is the phone number of Wicomico Nursing Home?
(410) 742-8896 will put you in contact with the team at Wicomico Nursing Home.
Is Wicomico Nursing Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Wicomico Nursing Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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