Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
ELKTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER in ELKTON, MD — inspection on October 9, 2025.
Found 10 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
On 10/2/25 at 12:42PM the surveyor shared concerns with Administrator in Training #3 who acknowledged and confirmed understanding of the surveyor's concern.
On 10/2/25 at 12:48PM the surveyor conducted an interview with DH #15 who reported to the surveyor that Resident #180 had no clothing and they had previously been given some clothing, however, she had no record of laundry having tagged the items that had been previously given to them.
After surveyor intervention, DH #15 reported that both Resident #180 and 147 would be provided with clothing.
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10/09/2025
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Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
receptionist is working. If a resident needs money for the weekend, they would have to withdraw the money on Friday.
Sometimes the facility runs out of money to dispense to the residents.
On 10/9/2025 at 9:45AM, an interview with Business Office Manager (BOM) #51 revealed that the resident's funds are distributed by the day receptionist Monday through Friday, from about 9AM to 4PM, or whenever she leaves for the day. A representative from the business office can also distribute resident funds during office hours, Monday through Friday, from 10AM to 4:30PM, if the receptionist is not available.
There is no money distributed after business hours or on weekends. If a resident needs money for the weekend, they must request it on Friday.
The Surveyor expressed the concern that the facility does not provide ongoing access to their funds and that the facility cannot restrict the resident's access based on the time of day.
In addition, BOM #51 stated that the facility recently ran out of petty cash one day in October to dispense to the residents.
Residents seemed to be taking out more money than in past months. BOM #51 informed the Surveyor that the business office will ensure there is enough petty cash available to accommodate the resident monetary needs.
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STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on the review of medical records, administrative records, interviews, and observations it was determined the facility failed to protect a resident from physical abuse perpetrated by a facility employee.
This was evident for 1 (#143) out of 8 residents reviewed for abuse during the recertification survey.The findings include:On 09/28/2025 at 09:30 AM the surveyor observed the Resident #143 in the hallway of the second floor in a wheelchair.
The resident denied any remembrance of an employee being physically abusive towards him/her. On 09/28/2025 at 1:00 PM the surveyor reviewed intake #2578157 and the complaint #2578168 related to resident #143.
The facility report was directly related to the complaint.On 10/07/25 at 08:15 AM the surveyor continued the review of the resident's hard copy facility incident report.
The review revealed that the facility had found the perpetrator (GNA #40) physical abused Resident # 143.
The physical abuse consisted of the GNA #40 being observed slapping the resident on the right cheek while attempting to get Resident #143 off the elevator. A staff #41, from the laundry department witnessed the encounter between Resident #143 and GNA # 40.
The resident was struck on the right side of the face.
However, the hospital staff stated the resident #143 reported being hit on left side of the face by a staff member while at the nursing home facility.
The resident was ordered to be taken to the hospital for CT scan of the head on the same evening of the incident.
The CT scan completed on 08/01/25 was negative. Resident #143 returned to the facility on [DATE]. On 10/07/2025 at 09:40 AM the hard copy of the entire facility incident report was provided to the surveyor.
The initial report stated: Allegation: physical abuse and stated the facility became aware of the incident on 07/31/2025 at 08:15 PM the assistant administrator was notified at 8:27 PM on 07/31/2025.
The alleged perpetrator was GNA #40.
The individual who made the witnessed allegation was laundry assistant #41.
The laundry assistant #41 was contacted by the surveyor by telephone and verified/confirmed the physical assault incident described in the facility report.
The final investigation of the facility incident report confirmed that resident #143 had been physically assaulted by GNA #40. GNA#40 was terminated on 08/07/25 and reported to the Maryland Board of Nursing. On 10/07/2025 the surveyor reviewed the results of the facility report investigation and the complaint with the DON.On 10/09/2025 the facility administrator and DON were advised of the deficiency related to resident abuse during the exit conference.
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Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on observations, record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents right to participate in the development, review and revision of his/her care plan.
This was evident for 2 (58 & 14) residents out of 2 residents investigated for care planning.
The findings include: On 09/29/2025 at 12:35 PM during observation and interview with Resident #58, resident stated I only have care plan meetings at the bedside with the Social Worker, the most recent was 09/25/25, I receive a copy of my latest care plan and a grievance form and that is it Resident further stated, the Social Worker is unable to answer any of my questions about my medical care and business concerns, I am always told just to fill out a grievance form.
The resident shared with Surveyor the copies of the Care Plan related documents they have received from the Social Worker, the items consisted of the Care Plan meeting invitation for 9/25/25-the resident documented on the letter it was received 9/23/25 at 2:56 PM; a Care Plan Report with admission Date: 6/4/25 and Revision Date: 9/15/25; and a blank Grievance form.On 09/29/2025 at 1:04 PM during observation and interview with Resident #14, resident stated, care plan meetings occur frequently, but are only attended by social worker (Staff #36) and stated the meeting is not very helpful, unable to discuss concerns regarding depression, and they do not feel supported.On 10/03/2025 at 12:45 PM during an interview with the Director of Social Services, Staff #36, surveyor shared resident expressed concerns of bedside care plan meetings with only Social Services in attendance and no support from an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
Staff #36 confirmed Care Plan meetings are often at the residents' bedside and attended by Social Services alone.
Surveyor asked what the Care Plan meeting process is, the expectation based on facility Policies & Procedures, and what is provided to the resident.
Staff #36 stated I invite the IDT team who is required to attend, and the meetings are posted for participation, but IDT does not usually attend at the bedside with Social Services and the resident. I meet with the resident at the bedside and give them a copy of their care plan and medication list.
Surveyor asked, of the recent meetings for Residents #58 and #14, if the IDT team participated at the bedside Care Plan meetings; staff #36 stated No.On 10/07/2025 at 8:53 AM during record review of Resident #58, it revealed 2 identical Discharge Planning notes, dated 9/1/25 and 9/8/25 both indicating Resident was alert and easily agitated. [They] has frustration and anger about [their] stay at this facility.
Surveyor also reviewed the Care Plan Report Sign-In sheet, which revealed a facility signature, the Social Services Assistant, Staff #66, dated 9/25/25 at 1:10 PM and Resident #58 signature only.On 10/08/2025 at 2:17 PM a record review of Resident #14 revealed sign-in sheets for the last 4 Care Plan meetings were held 8/7/25, 6/26/25, 5/29/25, and 4/11/25 and attended only by the resident and the Social Services Assistant, Staff #66, except for the addition of the Director of Recreational Therapy, staff #10 on 8/7/25 and Physical Therapy Director, staff #30 on 5/29/25.On 10/09/2025 at 9:19 AM during follow-up interview with Director of Social Services, staff #36, regarding record review for both residents.
Staff #36 stated no further documentation existed to support full Care Plan meeting interventions.
Staff #36 informed this surveyor that Resident #14 is likely mad, because they had to take away the resident's weed per the DON, staff #2 request.
Surveyor requested documentation and timeframe regarding this interaction and stated confiscation; staff #36, states no, there was no documentation.
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10/09/2025
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Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During review of facility documentation on 10/07/2025 at 8:10 AM the facility audit sheets revealed a start date of 09/29/2025.
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Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Surveyors observed the narcotic log with the DON who reported that they did not know who had crossed out the orders on the narcotic log and stated that they shouldn't have crossed all that out and it's not matching the MAR (medication administration record).
When the surveyor inquired to the DON as to how she would know the pain medications had been given, she stated I don't, it has to be signed on both the MAR and narcotic log, I wouldn't know, I assume the pain medication was not given.
The DON further informed surveyors that routine and as needed medications both go on the narcotics log and if the dose is changed a new page is started.
The DON stated to surveyors: No, procedure was not followed.
When the surveyor inquired as to if documented pain crisis is typical for a resident receiving hospice services, they stated: No, it (pain) should be controlled. On 10/8/25 at 9:08AM the surveyor conducted an interview with ADON #45 regarding the incident of pain crisis of Resident #179. ADON #45 reported I don't remember, I thought that happened on an off shift, 3-11 or 11-7.
When the surveyor inquired to ADON #45 as to whether the facility took any actions in response to Resident #179's situation to prevent further occurrence, they stated the following: It should've been fixed, but whether it did or not I don't know, the unit manager should have done that. On 10/8/25 at 11:45AM the surveyor shared the harm level concern with the facility's Director of Nursing and the facility's Administrator who both acknowledged and confirmed understanding of the surveyor's concerns. At this time the surveyor additionally provided an opportunity for any and all further documentation to be provided by the facility for surveyor review.
The Director of Nursing stated to surveyors that there was no further documentation to be provided.
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Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
privately.
Per staff #36 no further assistance or documentation was offered for Resident #117.On 10/09/2025 at 10:16 AM during record review of Resident #117 revealed a Discharge Planning Note, dated 03/03/2025 08:38, which noted that resident's family is unable to care for resident anymore and daughter is interested in LTC and that resident agreeable.
Additionally, on 03/03/2025, Physician Certification Related to Medical Condition, Decision Making, and Treatment Limitations, states resident has adequate decision making capacity (including decisions about life-sustaining treatments).
Per the Care Plan Report, created on 06/20/2025, it indicates to assess for the resident's preference to return to the community and refer if needed and review and update discharge plans with the resident when needed. Of note, this Surveyor was unable to locate any follow-up regarding Resident #117's current interest in returning to the community and no further documentation provided to survey team.3. On 09/30/2025 at 10:35 AM during observation and interviews, Resident #65 shared with this Surveyor, that I have a court appointed Guardian but they are not helpful with anything, I want my granddaughter to be my POA/Guardian, but when I requested this to the Social Worker during Care Plan meetings or to the Guardian, I'm often told too much paperwork.On 10/08/2025 at 10:27 AM during record review it revealed Resident #65's court appointed Guardian dated 6/9/25; a BIMS Score of 15 dated 11/21/24; and the Physician Certification Related to Medical Condition, Decision Making, and Treatment Limitations, states resident has adequate decision making capacity (including decisions about life-sustaining treatments), dated 1/17/22.
These findings and Resident #65's concerns were shared with the Director of Social Services staff #36.On 10/09/2025 at 4:36 PM during interview with Director of Social Services staff #36, stated I met with [resident #65] regarding Guardian stating too much paperwork and confirmed that resident does want granddaughter to be POA.
Staff #36 stated I will assist resident #65 to get POA with the granddaughter.
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10/09/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
staff #62 regarding the invoice for the power wheelchair, clarified previous statements about facility upfront payment and stated, the facility could not pay the invoice upfront, it is submitted to Regional Business Office for Medicaid billing monthly; however, I do not have that payment status.On 10/09/2025 at 2:05 PM after Surveyor intervention, record review revealed a new transport company was selected and transport set up resident #58 next appointment schedule for 10-23-25.
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10/09/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
According to the updated list Resident #55 is still an independent smoker.
5.) Review of resident #105's medical record on 10/07/2025 at 11:00 AM revealed that resident sustained an unwitnessed fall with no injuries, on 08/20/2025 at 19:55 PM.
Progress note Type: 72-hour Post Fall Documentation Effective Date: 08/21/2025 documented resident fall occurred on 08/20/2025 at 12:00 AM.
Progress note Type: 72-hour Post Fall Documentation dated 08/27/2025 stated resident fall occurred on 08/20/2025 at 12:00 AM, Progress note Type: 72-hour Post Fall Documentation Effective dated 08/31/2025 stated resident fall occurred on 08/26/2025 at 12:00 AM.
During interview on 10/07/2025 at 11:20 AM the Director of Nursing staff #2 was notified and shown the progress notes reflecting different time frames related to the when Resident #105 sustained a fall on 08/20/2025.
Staff #2 stated Yes and agreed that the progress notes reflected different times of when the fall occurred.
Staff #2 also stated Resident #105 had only 1 fall since his/her admission to the facility which was on 08/20/2025.
During interview on 10/07/2025 at 11:51 AM the Director of Rehabilitation Services staff #30 stated, Resident #105 had 1 fall since his/her admission, that the department has documented on 08/20/2025.
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Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1 Price Drive Elkton, MD 21921
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
During observation rounds of Unit 1 on 09/28/2025 at 8:55 AM resident #16 room was observed to have 11 black insects flying around near and on resident #16 head, bed and privacy curtain.
During an interview on 09/28/2025 at 8:56 AM resident #16 stated, there are flies flying around my head, landing on my food, all over my bed and just everywhere.
During an interview on 09/28/2025 at approximately 11:00 AM the Nursing Home Administrator staff #1 was made aware of the observation of insects in resident #16 room.
Staff #1 stated that the problem would be addressed.
During observation rounds of Unit 1 on 09/30/2025 at 10:00 AM resident #16 room was noted to have 5 black insects flying around near and on resident #16 bed and privacy curtain.
During an interview on 09/30/2025 at approximately 10:20 AM staff #16 was made aware of the observation of insects in resident #16's room and stated, the pest control company can come in and if the flies are still a problem, then they can come in and spray the room.
On 9/28/2025 at 7:50AM, during a tour of Unit 2, the Surveyor observed flies and gnats in the hallway.
On 9/28/2025 at 9:55AM, during an interview with resident #155 on Unit 1, the Surveyor was informed that the facility issues with flies and gnats in the building.
On 9/28/2025 at 10:08AM, during a continued tour of Unit 1, the Surveyor observed flies in room [ROOM NUMBER].
During a tour of the shower room on Unit 1 on 9/29/2025 at 10:45AM, the Surveyor observed flies inside the bathroom.
On 9/29/2025 at 12:30PM, during an observation of room [ROOM NUMBER] on Unit 2, the Surveyor observed a trail of ants crawling from the baseboard underneath the window to a yellow food like particle on the ground by the bed.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) #68 and Unit Manager (UM) #23 confirmed the Surveyor findings. UM #23 stated that she would let the maintenance department know about the ants in room [ROOM NUMBER].
During environmental rounds with the Director of Maintenance (DOM) #16, Director of Housekeeping (DOH) #15, the Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), and Administrator in Training (AIT) #3 on 10/2/2025 at 10:30AM, the Surveyor expressed the concerns regarding gnats, flies, and ants within the facility. DOM #16 stated that a pest control company visits the facility weekly and will make sure they look into the pest concerns.
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