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Nursing Home

Heron Point of Chestertown

Nursing Home

Heron Point of Chestertown

501 E. Campus Avenue, Chestertown, MD 21620 View map
Overview of Heron Point of Chestertown
Heron Point of Chestertown is a senior living community located in Chestertown, Maryland. It offers a range of services including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation therapy. The community is designed to provide a supportive and engaging environment for its residents.
(410) 778-7300

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.
5/5
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.
4/5
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.
4/5
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.
5/5
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 27m per day

This home provides 20% 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 45

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Maryland average
Occupancy rate 58.7%
Residents per day (avg) 2
Occupancy rate
58.7%
Residents per day (avg)
2

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

51% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$21.4M
Surplus of revenue
$4.2M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$21,381,778.00
Surplus of revenue
$4,189,559.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.1M
28.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.0M
Total costs $17.2M
Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
38 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
59%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 60%

Occupied beds
26 / 45
Average residents 104 per day

License details

Facility type
3
Issuance May 1, 1991
County: Kent

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 215235

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: ACTS Retirement Life Communities
Profit status: false

Care Services

Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Independent Living
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation Therapy
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness center
outdoor spaces
dining areas
wellness programs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Dining, Activities & Events, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Therapy, Respite Care
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Access & Eligibility

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

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Maryland average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Feb 2024

Total health citations 31

Maryland average 49.9

Citations per inspection
10.33

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.

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 0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.6

1 critical citation More info Maryland average: 0.5

0 serious citations More info Maryland average: 0.6

28 moderate citations More info Maryland average: 47.2

2 minor citations More info Maryland average: 1.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Feb 23, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Feb 23, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Feb 23, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Feb 23, 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

Broadmead
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.

Cockeysville
51
61.4%
-25%
6.82
+40%
+81%
0
10
0
36
A+
Patterson, Ann
$39,3M
$15,6M
39.6%
215123
Heron Point of Chestertown
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.

Chestertown
38
58.7%
-29%
3.44
+34%
-9%
1
31
1
2
A+
Forrest, Anne
$20,5M
$6,1M
30%
215235
Assisted Living at Goodwill
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.

Grantsville
108
97.1%
+18%
4.85
-4%
+29%
1
37
2
103
-
Bender, Tim
$17,8M
$7,5M
42%
215250
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
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.

Charlotte Hall
454
53.8%
-35%
4.95
-25%
+31%
2
45
9
210
-
Pruitthealth Veteran Services - Maryland, Inc.
$32,9M
$12,0M
36.5%
215161
Arden Courts of Kensington
-
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
64
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0
-
-
-
-
-
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

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

Total staff 62
Employees 62
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 2.95:1
63% better than Maryland average

Maryland average ratio: 1.81:1

Avg staff/day 19
Average shift 1.2 hours
85% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 8 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 2,085
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 0.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 0.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 0.3 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0%

0 contractor hours this quarter

No contractor roles were reported this quarter.

Staff by category
Respiratory Therapy Technician4049216673%4.8
Physical Therapy Assistant3033136066%4.2
Certified Nursing Assistant2702718891100%0.3
Mental Health Service Worker1011096268%1.8
Other Dietary Services Staff101986167%1.6
Administrator101985358%1.8
Dietitian101926369%1.5
Licensed Practical Nurse6067891100%0.3
Registered Nurse110117591100%0.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist202315864%0.4
Qualified Social Worker101301516%2
Nurse Practitioner101205763%0.4
Occupational Therapy Aide101201314%1.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant101967%1.4
Medical Director10151314%0.4
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 73%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 66%
27 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 68%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 58%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 69%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 64%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 16%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
21 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
2 residents (9.5%)
Private pay or other
19 residents (90.5%)
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

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

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. 8.8
32% better than 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. 44.0
71% worse 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 35.0%
48% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 23.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 52.9%
104% 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 0.0%
100% 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 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 6.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.2%
79% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
27% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 78.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.4%

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 $15K
75% lower than Maryland average

Maryland average: $61K

Number of fines 1
33% fewer 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 $15K
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. Feb 23, 2024
$15K

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.

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