Wicomico Nursing Home
Salisbury, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215007) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $28,343
Phone: (410) 742-8896 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wicomico Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Wicomico Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.9%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $28,343.00 for Wicomico Nursing Home, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Wicomico Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing facility in Salisbury, Maryland, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since September 24, 1972. The facility is certified for 102 beds and had an average of 65.6 residents according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Wicomico Nursing Home an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. The facility's health inspection rating is 4 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $28,343.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
There is no chain affiliation listed in the available CMS data for this facility, and CMS data indicates no change in ownership within 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?
Wicomico Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland 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 about 3.76 hours per resident per day, with 0.85 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 25.9%, and the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $28,343.00, 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?
It is certified for 102 beds and had an average of 65.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by county government; the available CMS data does not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 24, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4107428896 and 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 4107428896 to arrange a visit.
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/215007?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.