Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkton, Maryland

153
Citations from health inspectionsMaryland average: 52 a home: 4
Residents harmed or put in dangerMaryland average: 1.0 a home: $93,551
Fines from the federal governmentMaryland average: $21,934 a home: 1 out of 5
Overall rating in starsMaryland average: 3.2

The figures come from Medicare Care Compare files released October 8, 2026 by CMS, the federal Medicare agency. The citations span each home's three most recent inspection cycles plus their complaint visits, going back to March 2017 at the earliest; the fines span about three years, beginning September 2023. Browse the CMS files

Seven inspection visits produced 153 citations. Residents were in immediate danger in one finding. Residents were found hurt in three cases. Federal fines came to $93,551 (four fines). Once, Medicare stopped paying for new admissions.

A candidate for Special Focus. For its list of nursing homes with past poor inspection results, CMS has named this home a candidate.

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Quick Look at the Record

The home's overall star rating: 1 out of 5
Rating for health inspections: 1 out of 5
Rating for staffing: 2 out of 5
Rating for quality of care: 3 out of 5
Nurse time for each resident: 3.55 hours each dayThe Maryland average is 3.87 hours
Time from registered nurses: 0.52 hours each dayThe Maryland average is 0.84 hours
Nursing staff who left during one year: 46.2%against the Maryland average of 40.2%
Beds that are certified: 182
Ownership: Limited Liability company (for profit)
Chain: Lifeworks Rehab, with 64 homes
Street address: 1 Price Drive, Elkton, Maryland 21921
County: Cecil

Each inspection's citations

Every citation marks a federal rule inspectors found broken, along with its seriousness and the number of residents affected.

Six citations dated July 16, 2026

F940 Effective Staff Training Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F838 Facility Wide Assessment of Needed Resources: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F691 Proper Care for Surgical Bowel or Bladder Openings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F555 Right to Choose Own Doctor: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.

Six citations dated June 17, 2026

F868 Quality Group Membership and Quarterly Meetings: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: immediate danger to residents, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F603 Freedom From Being Isolated or Confined: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

Five citations dated Jan. 29, 2026

F770 Timely Quality Laboratory Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

36 citations dated Oct. 9, 2025

F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F921 A Safe, Clean Building: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F840 Outside Professionals When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F838 Facility Wide Assessment of Needed Resources: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F806 Food That Meets Allergies and Preferences: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F805 Food Prepared to Meet Individual Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F801 Qualified Kitchen and Dietitian Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F800 Nutritious, Tasty, Balanced Meals: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F774 Help With Transportation to Outside Laboratory: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F745 Medically Related Social Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F697 Pain Management: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F687 Proper Foot Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: residents were harmed, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F628 Required Transfer Paperwork and Notices: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F600 Freedom From Abuse and Neglect: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F567 Right to Manage Own Finances: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F563 Right to Visitors of Own Choosing: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.

25 citations dated July 2, 2025

F925 Pest Control Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F840 Outside Professionals When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F779 Signed, Dated X Ray and Test Reports: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F757 Unnecessary Drugs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F685 Help Getting Vision and Hearing Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F655 Baseline Care Plan at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F602 Protect Residents' Money and Belongings From Misuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F583 Keep Resident Records Private: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.

50 citations dated Nov. 20, 2023

F943 Staff Training on Abuse, Neglect, and Dementia: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F908 Keep Essential Equipment Working Safely: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F887 Coronavirus Vaccine Education, Offering, and Records: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F883 Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F882 Qualified Infection Prevention Leader: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F881 Antibiotic Use Monitoring Program: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread, found on a complaint visit.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F867 Ongoing Quality Review Group and Correction Plans: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F849 Arrange Hospice Care When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F835 Run the Facility Effectively: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F801 Qualified Kitchen and Dietitian Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F759 Medication Error Rate of 5 Percent or More: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F756 Monthly Drug Regimen Review: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F755 Pharmacy Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F745 Medically Related Social Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F741 Staff Skilled in Behavioral Health Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F732 Post Daily Nurse Staffing Information: minimal risk to residents, widespread.
F730 Review Nurse Aide Performance and Training: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F727 Required Registered Nurse and Nursing Director: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F726 Nurses and Aides Have Needed Skills: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F725 Enough Nursing Staff: risk of harm, no one found hurt, widespread.
F711 Doctor Reviews Care and Writes Notes Each Visit: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F710 Doctor's Order to Admit and Ongoing Doctor Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F700 Safe Use of Bed Rails: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F699 Trauma Informed and Culturally Respectful Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F697 Pain Management: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F693 Feeding Tube Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F692 Enough Food and Fluids: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F688 Range of Motion and Mobility: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F625 Written Notice of Bed Hold Policy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F624 Prepare Residents for Safe Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F623 Notice Before Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F622 Valid Reasons and Paperwork for Transfer or Discharge: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents, found on a complaint visit.
F610 Investigating Abuse Allegations: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents, found on a complaint visit.
F609 Reporting Suspected Abuse: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F585 Right to File Complaints Without Retaliation: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F578 The Right to Refuse Treatment: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F565 Right to Resident and Family Groups: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

25 citations dated Aug. 13, 2021

F919 Working Call System in Bathrooms: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F880 Infection Prevention and Control: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F842 Medical Records and Privacy: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F840 Outside Professionals When Needed: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F812 Food Storage and Kitchen Safety: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F804 Food Taste and Temperature: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F803 Menus That Meet Nutrition Needs: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F791 Dental Services for Residents: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F790 Routine and Emergency Dental Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F761 Labeling and Locking Up Medicines: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F744 Proper Dementia Treatment and Services: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F695 Breathing and Oxygen Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F690 Bladder, Bowel and Catheter Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F689 Accident Hazards and Supervision: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F687 Proper Foot Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F686 Pressure Ulcer (Bedsore) Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F684 Quality of Care: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F677 Help With Daily Living: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F657 Updating the Care Plan on Time: risk of harm, no one found hurt, a pattern, several residents.
F656 A Complete Care Plan: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F655 Baseline Care Plan at Admission: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F641 Accurate Resident Assessments: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F584 A Safe, Clean, Homelike Room: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F580 Telling the Family About a Change: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.
F550 Dignity and Resident Rights: risk of harm, no one found hurt, one or a few residents.

Payment Denials and Fines

Date	Penalty	Amount
June 17, 2026	Fine	$19,635
June 17, 2026	Fine	$47,855
Oct. 9, 2025	Fine	$9,249
Oct. 9, 2025	Fine	$16,812
Oct. 9, 2025	Payment denial for new admissions	34 days

Ownership and Management of the Home

The direct 100% owner is Elkton Health Holdco LLC.
Owns 10% through another company: Rma Equity LLC.

Two people with an ownership stake are also listed by CMS.

The CMS Care Compare files, updated every month, provide provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, and ownership. The CMS certification number is 215269. Other homes in Maryland.