Deer'S Head Center
Salisbury, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215132) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $41,265
Phone: (410) 543-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Deer's Head Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Deer's Head Center reports total nurse staffing of 9.55 hours per resident per day, including 4.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
Deer's Head Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $41,265.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Deer's Head Center is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1981. The facility is certified for 80 beds, with an average of 31.9 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Deer's Head Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 3-star quality measure rating, and a 5-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 9.55 hours per resident per day, including 4.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $41,265.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS has identified as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the available data for this facility, and CMS data does not indicate an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Deer's Head Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 9.55 hours per resident per day, including 4.58 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 30.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $41,265.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Deer's Head Center is certified for 80 beds and has an average of 31.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; the available data does not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 28, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively, combining into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4105434000 and verify details 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 4105434000 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 Deer's Head Center's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215132?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.