Nursing homes › Maryland › Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
9715 Healthway Drive, Berlin, MD 21811 · 4106414400 · 165 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Fundamental Healthcare, a group operating 67 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 6 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $2,196,040 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.12 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.51. Weekend total: 2.86. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 71 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2025-07-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-19 |
| 2023-09-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-09-27 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| 2023-09-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-28 |
| 2023-09-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-20 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-23 | Fine | $26,685 |
| 2023-09-27 | Fine | $210,717 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARYLAND LONG TERM CARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 03/18/2016 |
| GOZALI, ANGELICA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/22/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215126. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.