Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Elkton, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215269) · 182 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $31,134 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (410) 398-6474 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below Maryland's state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $31,134.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a 182-bed skilled nursing facility in Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, with an average of 162.9 residents. It is a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on November 16, 1994, and currently accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.55 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 46.2%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $31,134.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare. The facility is also designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program, meaning it has been identified as persistently underperforming relative to other nursing homes and is subject to increased inspection frequency.
Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. Ownership has not changed in 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?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Maryland's state average of 3.13 stars.
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 3.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a 46.2% nursing turnover rate, and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $31,134.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 182 beds with an average of 162.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which has 64 facilities with an average rating of 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on November 16, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4103986474 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 4103986474 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215269?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.