Nursing homes › Maryland › Chestertown Nursing and Rehab
415 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 · (410) 778-1900 · 92 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 219 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Key Health Management, a group operating 7 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 1.6/5, 4 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $72,827 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.38 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.70. Weekend total: 3.25. Nursing staff turnover: 53%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 79 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-13 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-18 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | 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 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| 2025-08-13 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-01 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $3,418 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD4 HOLDCO, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2023 |
| MD5 INVESTORS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| HIRTH, YECHIEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| HIRTH, YECHIEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| HERSHEY, THERESA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2024 |
| HIRTH, YECHIEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
| HOWARD, DANIEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2023 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Chestertown Nursing and Rehab — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 215260), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/chestertown-nursing-and-rehab-chestertown-md/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215260. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.