Chestertown Nursing And Rehab
Chestertown, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215260) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $3,418
Phone: (410) 778-1900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Chestertown Nursing And Rehab has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Chestertown Nursing And Rehab reports 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.3%.
Chestertown Nursing And Rehab has 1 federal fine on record totaling $3,418.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Chestertown Nursing And Rehab is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Chestertown, Kent County, Maryland, certified for 92 beds with an average of 88.1 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 14, 1994.
According to CMS Care Compare, Chestertown Nursing And Rehab has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its staffing rating is 2 out of 5, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.37865 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70185 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 53.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $3,418.00, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details.
This facility is part of the Key Health Management chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.6 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below Maryland's state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.37865 hours per resident per day, including 0.70185 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 53.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $3,418.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus designation is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 92 beds with an average daily population of 88.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Key Health Management chain, which has 7 facilities averaging a 1.6 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 14, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4107781900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4107781900 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215260?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.