Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham'S Choice
Adamstown, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215329) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 644-1636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Maryland's state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 5 out of 5 stars.
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice reports 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 11.5%.
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Adamstown, Frederick County, Maryland. The facility is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since March 2000. It maintains 42 certified beds with an average daily census of 24.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. All four component ratings are also 5 stars: health inspection rating 5, staffing rating 5, and quality measure (QM) rating 5.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 11.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility \u2014 no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
This facility is part of the Acts Retirement-Life Communities chain, which operates 27 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.7 stars across the chain. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent posted CMS data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed \u2014 nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.32 hours per resident per day, including 1.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and 11.5% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 42 certified beds with an average daily census of 24.8 residents.
Who owns this facility \u2014 and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Acts Retirement-Life Communities chain, which has 27 facilities nationally averaging 4.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 18, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 stars in each of the four categories.
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 3016441636 and verify on Medicare Care Compare at the listed URL.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3016441636 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215329?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.