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Nursing Home in Maryland

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Hermitage at St. John’s Creek

Nursing Home in Maryland

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Hermitage at St. John’s Creek

13325 Dowell Road, Solomons, MD 20688 View map
Overview of Hermitage at St. John’s Creek
The Hermitage at Solomons offers independence, choices, privacy and personal care in a service-rich, safe, and homelike environment. The facility provides a mix of services and independence, allowing residents to live as they choose. The staff is committed to giving quality care and enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
1/5
Maryland average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
1/5
Maryland average: 3.2/5
Staffing Info 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.
2/5
Maryland average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
3/5
Maryland average: 3.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 22m per day

This home provides 21% less nursing time per resident than the Maryland average.

Maryland average: 4h 17m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 68

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Maryland average
Occupancy rate 94.1%
Residents per day (avg) 89
Occupancy rate
94.1%
Residents per day (avg)
89

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

90% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

9% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 8 - 9 months

Medicaid

1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 17 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.5M
Profit
$1.2M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18,460,531.00
Profit
$1,158,309.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.6M
35.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.7M
Total costs $17.3M
Bed community size
68-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
31 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License details

Facility type
3
Issuance November 1, 1994
County: Calvert

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 215270

Ownership & operating entity

Profit status: true

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency Systems: Yes
Safety Features: Emergency call system in rooms and bathrooms.

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Kitchenettes
Individual Climate Control
24 Hour Open Visiting Hours
Private Rooms With Private Bathrooms And Showers
Snacks Available 24/7
Complimentary Cable Tv
Complimentary Wifi
Daily Housekeeping Service
Secure Facility / Locked 24/7
Beautiful
Home-Like Atmosphere
Full-Time On-Call Maintenance Service 24/7

Programs & Activities

Activities
Full time activities 7 days a week with specific activity staff.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Short Stay Rehab, Daily Housekeeping, Transportation Scheduled, Nutritious Daily Meals, Different In-House Therapy Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Three balanced meals daily in the restaurant-style dining room.
Meals Included
No
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Payment & Funding Options

Long-term care insurance

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Maryland average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 31

Maryland average 49.9

Citations per inspection
7.75

Maryland average 12.81


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; 10 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 31 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
100% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.5


Serious Health citations More info 1
67% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.6

1 critical citation More info Maryland average: 0.5

1 serious citation More info Maryland average: 0.6

28 moderate citations More info Maryland average: 47.2

1 minor citation More info Maryland average: 1.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Info Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions. Mar 04, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Mar 04, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Aug 29, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Aug 29, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Maryland The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.

5 facilities compared · CMS & MD Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Cockeysville
51
61.4%
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6.82
+40%
+81%
0
10
3.3
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36
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$39.3M
$15.6M
39.6%
215123
Assisted Living at Goodwill
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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108
97.1%
+18%
4.85
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+29%
1
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12.3
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$7.5M
42%
215250
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Charlotte Hall
454
53.8%
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4.95
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+31%
2
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9.0
9
210
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Pruitthealth Veteran Services - Maryland, Inc.
$32.9M
$12.0M
36.5%
215161
Hermitage at St. John’s Creek
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Solomons
95
94.1%
+14%
3.37
-3%
-11%
7
31
7.8
2
89
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Hermisol Holdco Llc
$18.3M
$6.6M
36.2%
215270
Arden Courts of Kensington
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Kensington
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 195
Employees 114
Contractors 81
Staff to resident ratio 2.29:1
27% better than Maryland average

Maryland average ratio: 1.81:1

Avg staff/day 51
Average shift 7.9 hours
0% compared with Maryland average

Maryland average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 36,589
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 25
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 34
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 101
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

9.4%

3,446 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 40 Licensed Practical Nurse: 25 Registered Nurse: 8 Occupational Therapy Aide: 4 Feeding Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant614010118,31291100%8.1
Registered Nurse178256,20191100%8.7
Licensed Practical Nurse925343,91591100%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,30491100%7
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,0847380%6.8
Physical Therapy Aide3039176571%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist4049106673%7.2
Dietitian2028796673%7.8
Administrator1015126470%8
Mental Health Service Worker2025105763%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician4044676369%7.3
Feeding Assistant0224386268%7.1
Qualified Social Worker2024066369%6.3
Nurse Practitioner1013844853%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0442383033%7
Medical Director011942629%3.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111833%6
101 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
34 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 80%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 71%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 73%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 63%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 69%
2 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 68%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 53%
4 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 33%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 29%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
85 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
27 residents (31.8%)
Medicaid
46 residents (54.1%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (14.1%)
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.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.5
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.8
7% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.9%
46% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 23.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 31.0%
12% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 27.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.4%
6% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
11% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 2.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.6%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 6.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
48% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.0%
73% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 15.6%
23% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.1%
32% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
8% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 96.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.8%
22% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 78.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
53% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.0%
12% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 80.6%

Penalties and fines

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 $226K
268% higher than Maryland average

Maryland average: $61K

Number of fines 7
370% more fines than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $226K
Maryland average $61K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 29, 2024
$188K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 20, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 12, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 22, 2024
$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).

$11,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

$943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.

$2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.

~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).

Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.

$48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).

None specified.

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

$2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).

$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual); spend-down available.

$2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.