Nursing homes › Maryland › St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
3320 Benson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227 · 6676002600 · 162 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Vierra Communities, a group operating 3 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $66,996 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.98 (Maryland median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.87. Weekend total: 3.43. Nursing staff turnover: 67%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-08-29 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Honor 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2025-08-29 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-07 |
| 2024-10-16 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-06-26 |
| 2024-10-16 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | 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 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| 2024-10-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-29 | Fine | $50,655 |
| 2024-10-16 | Fine | $16,341 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VUCICH, DEREK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| BANGURA, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| VUCICH, DEREK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 215044. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.