Western Md Hospital Center
Hagerstown, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215110) · 63 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $24,060
Phone: (301) 745-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Western Md Hospital Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Western Md Hospital Center reports total nurse staffing of about 7.4 hours per resident per day, including roughly 3.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 19.4% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Western Md Hospital Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $24,060.00, with no payment denials recorded. CMS does not show an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Western Md Hospital Center is a government (state)-owned nursing home in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1977. The facility is certified for 63 beds and has an average daily census of 46.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Western Md Hospital Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 7.40 hours per resident per day, including 3.15 RN hours per resident per day. Reported nursing staff turnover is 19.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $24,060.00 for this facility. No payment denials are on record. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent vintage of data supplied. Families should consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current inspection reports and any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Western Md Hospital Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 7.40 hours per resident per day, including 3.15 RN hours per resident per day, with 19.4% nursing turnover; the staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $24,060.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 63 beds with an average daily census of 46.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on September 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; here they are 3, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 3017454200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3017454200 and review the full record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215110?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.