Total staff
116
Employees
90
Contractors
26
Deer’s Head Hospital Center
Nursing Home · 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.
Deer’s Head Hospital Center
Nursing Home · 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.
Deer’s Head Hospital Center is a nursing home in Salisbury, MD, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and therapies, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the best possible care for their unique needs and habits through personalized care plans.
Fun gatherings, light exercises, and a variety of games encourage residents to stay active and gain meaningful experiences. With accessible common areas and thoughtfully furnished rooms, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. Nestled near Johnson Pond in Salisbury, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home has high-quality services and a clean setting, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Maryland.
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 1st 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 1st 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.
10h 20m per day
Rank #1 / 144Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st 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
+174%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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.
| 7h 20m per day |
Types of Care at Deer’s Head Hospital Center
Nursing Home
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #931 / 986Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 931st out of 986 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
3.63:1
100% better than Maryland average
Avg staff/day
46
Average shift
8.3 hours
0% compared with Maryland average
Total staff hours (quarter)
35,306
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.
RN Staff
38
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
35
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
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%
3,588 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 12
Registered Nurse: 6
Licensed Practical Nurse: 4
Other Physician: 3
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff: 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.
| Registered Nurse | 32 | 6 | 38 | 11,658 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 12 | 35 | 11,166 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,703 | 61 | 66% | 8.5 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,166 | 90 | 98% | 9.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1,984 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 881 | 63 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 828 | 61 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Feeding Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 685 | 54 | 59% | 7.6 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 679 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 477 | 53 | 58% | 6.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 60 | 65% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 56 | 61% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 368 | 47 | 51% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 271 | 36 | 39% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 270 | 36 | 39% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 171 | 23 | 25% | 7.4 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 2 | 1 | 3 | 110 | 37 | 40% | 2.6 |
38 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
35 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
10 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
66%
6 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
98%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
68%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
66%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
59%
2 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
76%
3 Other Physician
% of Days
58%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
65%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
61%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
51%
1 Administrator
% of Days
39%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
39%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
25%
3 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days
40%
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
$41K Rank #127 / 146Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th 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.
33% 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
$41K
Maryland average
$61K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 12, 2024 · $41K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 12, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 12, 2024
$41K
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.
8.3
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.3
36% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.6
24% better 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
13.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
13.2%
44% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.7%
43% better 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
30.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
30.1%
16% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.4%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.5%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
49% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.8%
35% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.9%
96% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
37.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
37.7%
192% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
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
91.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.3%
16% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
32
Medicare
1
3.1% of residents
Medicaid
20
62.5% of residents
Private pay or other
11
34.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, 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.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
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Frequently Asked Questions about Deer’s Head Hospital Center
Is Deer’s Head Hospital Center in a walkable area?
Deer’s Head Hospital Center has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the address of Deer’s Head Hospital Center?
Deer’s Head Hospital Center is located at 351 Deers Head Hospital Rd, Salisbury, MD 21802.
What is the phone number of Deer’s Head Hospital Center?
(410) 543-4000 will put you in contact with the team at Deer’s Head Hospital Center.
Is Deer’s Head Hospital Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Deer’s Head Hospital Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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