Garrett County Subacute Unit
Oakland, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215310) · 10 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 533-4220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Garrett County Subacute Unit holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Maryland's state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 out of 5 stars.
Garrett County Subacute Unit reports 9.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 5.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.3%.
Garrett County Subacute Unit has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Garrett County Subacute Unit is a small, 10-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Oakland, Maryland, operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. The facility averages just 6.1 residents per day, reflecting its size as a subacute care unit. It has been federally certified since August 1997 and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Garrett County Subacute Unit holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. All four component ratings are also 5 out of 5: health inspection, quality measures, and staffing. Nurse staffing levels are reported at 9.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 5.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this location.
Garrett County Subacute Unit is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which operates 7 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.3 stars, meaning this facility performs above its own chain's average.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and review the latest inspection records on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Garrett County Subacute Unit has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It reports 9.45 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 5.38 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars and 35.3% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 10 certified beds and an average daily census of 6.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the WVU Medicine chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since August 6, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Garrett County Subacute Unit scores 5 out of 5 in each of these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3015334220 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3015334220 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215310?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.