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Homewood Living Williamsport
16505 Virginia Avenue, Williamsport, MD 21795301582162882 certified beds · 78 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
30
● 1● 25● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$42,266
1 fine
Last survey
2026-01-09
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-09 | Standard | 0123 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-06-25 | Standard | 151 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 215225-20260109-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 215225-20260109-F558
F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 215225-20260109-F565
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 215225-20260109-F585
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 215225-20260109-F679
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 215225-20260109-F695
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 215225-20260109-F697
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 215225-20260109-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-02-20Record 215225-20240809-F600
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F689
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F760
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F640
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F726
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F755
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-30Record 215225-20240809-F757
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F759
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F835
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F842
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F883
F944Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-30Record 215225-20240809-F944
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2019-08-09Record 215225-20190625-F684
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-09Record 215225-20190625-F602
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-09Record 215225-20190625-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-09Record 215225-20190625-F610
F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-09Record 215225-20190625-F624
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-09Record 215225-20190625-F842
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Medication
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2019-08-09Record 215225-20190625-F756
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-09 | Civil money penalty | $42,266 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.83
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 0.84 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.04
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.87 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.63
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.47 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover32%
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover14%
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.2% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.6% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 28.0% | 13.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 7.2% | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 18.3% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell, Russell Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brumbelow, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crampton, Wendy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ditto, Allen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ditto, Allen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Howser, Karen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Line, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Miller, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mitchell, Russell Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rothrock, Thad Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Scott, Randy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zoretich, Steve Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Homewood Retirement Centers — 4 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maryland.
No county cost figures on file for Washington.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport Health And Rehabilitation Center Williamsport | 1.2 mi | 2026-06-16 | 1381 |
| Creekside Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Hagerstown | 4.4 mi | 2026-02-06 | 0725 |
| Julia Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center Hagerstown | 4.6 mi | 2026-05-01 | 0201 |
| Hagerstown Healthcare Center Hagerstown | 5.1 mi | 2026-06-16 | 0472 |
| Coffman Nursing Home Hagerstown | 5.6 mi | 2025-07-23 | 1120 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |