This relatively new Genesis HealthCare facility is located at 347 Ballenger Drive, in Frederick, Maryland. It is a larger facility, with 143 beds, but was only 67% occupied at last check. This could explain why they have a higher than average staffing hours per resident per day percentage which is definately a good thing for residents. Nursing home lawyers see a clear correlation between staffing hours per resident and the likelihood of a malpractice lawsuit against that nursing home.
Overall, the facility’s ratings are slightly below average compared to other nursing homes in Maryland, receiving 2/5 stars for health inspection and 3/5 for the categories of staffing, RN staffing, and quality measures.
The facility has more health deficiencies than the state average, and did not perform well in fire safety tests. Ballenger Creek had seven fire deficiencies, higher than the Maryland average of 4.2 and higher than then National average of 3.3. Of significance, in 2015, the facility was found to have “many” residents affected by faulty sprinkler systems.
Who cares about fire tests? Nursing homes are like any other organization. If you do not do the small things correctly, you are more likely to miss the big things. It would be interesting to see the national correlation between a nursing homes fire inspections and the number of nursing home lawsuits that end in a settlement or verdict. The guess here is that there is a pretty strong association between the two.
We have not been able to find any lawsuits filed online against Ballenger Creek, which may be due to the facility being opened within the past year or two. However, here is some information and sample cases that have been filed against Genesis HealthCare.
You can reach the facility, which specializes in wound care, by calling 301-663-5181.
Below are the closest competitors to this nursing home along with the driving distance and miles the competitor is from the facility.
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating | Average | |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home’s weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks | Average | |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home’s staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident | Average | |
| RN Staffing | Average | |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | Above Average |
| Description | Ballenger Creek Center | Maryland Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 9.0% | 10.4% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 1.4% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 84.6% | 85.3% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 94.2% | 84.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Description | Ballenger Creek Center | Maryland Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 1.4% | 2.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 6.5% | 5.4% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 60.0% | 62.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 29.1% | 22.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 18.5% | 18.0% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 8.0% | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 9.3% | 16.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 100.0% | 96.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 99.0% | 94.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 11.1% | 12.4% |
Date of standard health inspection: 11/19/2018
Total number of health deficiencies: 10
Average number of health deficiencies in Maryland: 14.9