South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center
Edgewater, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215297) · 111 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (410) 956-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center has no federal fines on record, with zero dollars in total fines and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The facility is certified for 111 beds and currently serves an average of 102.5 residents. It has been certified since October 1996 and operates as a for-profit limited liability company. It is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationwide with an average rating of 3.2 stars; this facility's own rating is above that chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, South River holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.36 per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Families should verify all current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
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 3.36 hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is reported at 41.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record and zero payment denials for this facility.
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 program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 111 beds and has an average of 102.5 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 Communicare Health chain, which has 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 31, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine to form the overall score.
Has ownership of this facility changed recently?
No, CMS data indicates there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4109565000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 4109565000 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215297?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.