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Williamsport Nursing Home
Williamsport Nursing Home is in Williamsport, Maryland. This facility is owned by the Brooke Grove Foundation, which owns three retirement communities. This facility has been in business for 45 years. It is nestled in a beautiful area of Washington County bordering Pennsylvania.
Sounds delightful right? An idyllic hideaway run by a non-profit. What could go wrong? If Medicare ratings are probative of quality -- and our nursing home lawyers absolutely believe that it is -- this nursing home is struggling. Williamsport received a 1-star overall rating from Medicare. The home inspection got 1-star. Check out their most recent inspection report. This will not show up on the company brochure.
Williamsport Retirement Village is located at 154 N. Artizan St. in Williamsport, Maryland 21795. You can read them at (301) 223-7971.
[2017 Update: This nursing home got a little bit better. Still not up to par but it is a little bit better.]
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:121 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Below 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 |  | Much Below 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 | | Below 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 |  | Much Above Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Williamsport Nursing Home | Maryland Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 33.4% | 10.4% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 6.0% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 94.5% | 85.3% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 96.7% | 84.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 0.4% | 1.7% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Williamsport Nursing Home | Maryland Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 5.1% | 2.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 21.0% | 5.4% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 9.2% | 8.8% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 68.5% | 62.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 1.8% | 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. | 22.1% | 22.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 10.9% | 18.0% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 32.7% | 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. | 99.5% | 94.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 16.1% | 12.4% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:10/19/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:29
Average number of health deficiencies in Maryland:14.9
