Hartley Nursing And Rehab
HARTLEY NURSING AND REHAB in POCOMOKE CITY, MD — inspection on October 29, 2025.
Found 1 citation. 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
During interview with Staff #9 (former social services) on 10/27/25 at 1:50 PM, Staff #9 was asked why the Resident was discharged on 12/3/24 but referrals for home health, home care and meals on wheels were not made until 12/6/24.
Staff #9 stated this was the first discharge she had made to independent living and was not aware of the resources the Resident needed.
Staff #9 stated the Regional Social Worker got involved and told her what referrals she needed to make.
During interview with the Regional Social Worker (Staff #11) on 10/28/25 at 9:38 AM, Staff #11 was asked why referrals were not put in place for the Resident at discharge.
Staff #11 stated Staff #9 should have ensured the referrals were in place at discharge.
Staff #11 stated a referral for home health services was made on 12/6/24 and the Resident began to receive services including physical therapy, skilled nursing services and a home health aide on 12/10/24.
Staff #11 stated she ensured when the Resident was discharged to the independent living apartment that the Resident had all of his/her medications, household items and was provided meals from the nursing home.
Staff #11 also stated the Resident 's apartment had a call system that she educated him/her to that if the Resident needed help the nursing home staff would respond.
Interview with the Director of Nursing on 10/29/25 at 9:50 AM confirmed the facility staff failed to ensure Resident #2 had home health services and community referrals in place at discharge on [DATE].
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