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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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 79th 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 2h 11m per day |
Similar to the Maryland average: 60%Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Feb 2024
Maryland average 49.9
Maryland average 12.81
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
26 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations.
100% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.5
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.6
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
73% better than Maryland average
89% worse than Maryland average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
0.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
0.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
0.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 488 | 65 | 71% | 2.8 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 0 | 26 | 320 | 92 | 100% | 0.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 243 | 63 | 68% | 3.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 174 | 92 | 100% | 0.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 90 | 89 | 97% | 0.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 65 | 71% | 0.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 69 | 75% | 0.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 62 | 67% | 0.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 67 | 73% | 0.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 59 | 64% | 0.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 55 | 60% | 0.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 7% | 1.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 12% | 0.4 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 14% | 0.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8% | 0.1 |
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)
75% lower than Maryland averageMaryland average: $61K
33% fewer fines than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.5
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Feb 23, 2024 · $15K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 23, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.8
32% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
44.0
71% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.7
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
35.0%
48% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
52.9%
104% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.2%
79% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
27% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
21Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Heron Point of Chestertown based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #92 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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Estimated distance in miles from Chestertown's city center to Heron Point of Chestertown's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Heron Point of Chestertown is located in Chestertown, Maryland.
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The legal owner and operator of Heron Point of Chestertown is ACTS Retirement Life Communities.
Heron Point of Chestertown has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Heron Point of Chestertown's occupancy is 59%.
Heron Point of Chestertown has 45 beds.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Heron Point of Chestertown in the photo gallery on this page.
Heron Point of Chestertown is located at 501 E. Campus Avenue.
(410) 778-7300 will put you in contact with the team at Heron Point of Chestertown.
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