HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Homewood Living Williamsport has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the facility's quality and care. Ranked #167 out of 219 in Maryland, it is in the bottom half of all facilities, and #5 out of 10 in Washington County, suggesting that only four local options are better. The facility's trend is worsening, with issues increasing from 7 in 2019 to 15 in 2024, highlighting ongoing problems. On a positive note, staffing is rated 4 out of 5 stars, which is a strength, though the turnover rate of 53% is concerning, exceeding the state average. However, the facility has incurred fines of $42,266, which is higher than 85% of Maryland facilities, indicating compliance issues. Specific incidents include a serious failure to protect a cognitively impaired resident from physical abuse by a staff member and a significant medication error that led to a vulnerable resident suffering a fall with major injuries. These findings, along with the facility's average RN coverage, underline both the strengths and weaknesses of the care provided here. Families should weigh these factors carefully when considering this nursing home.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Maryland
- #167/219
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 53% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ○ Average
- $42,266 in fines. Higher than 58% of Maryland facilities. Some compliance issues.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 55 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Maryland. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 32 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Maryland average (3.0)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Near Maryland avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 32 deficiencies on record
Aug 2024
15 deficiencies
3 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, administrative record review, and staff interview; it was determined that the facility failed to...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review, administrative record review, and staff interview; the facility failed to protect a vulnerable resident (resident #901) from a fall with major injury when facility nurs...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, administrative record review, policy review and staff interview; the facility failed to protect ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
MDS Data Transmission
(Tag F0640)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual review, the facility failed to follow the RAI...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to provide education for two staff members to possess ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review, administrative record review, and staff interview; the facility failed to maintain an accurate resident (resident #901) medication order history. This was evident for 1...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview with staff it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure each residents drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs. This was evident for 1 (#21) of 3 res...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review, administrative record review, and staff interview; the facility failed to ensure a resident's medication regimen was free from unnecessary PRN (as needed) medications (...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of facility policy, the facility failed to ensure a medication error ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review, administrative record review, and staff interview; the facility failed to maintain an accurate resident (resident #901) medication order history. This was evident for 1...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Administration
(Tag F0835)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility's administration failed to implement its Resident Immunization policy related to current Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reco...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
QAPI Program
(Tag F0867)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interviews, review of the facility documentation, and policy review, the Quality Assessment (QA) committee failed to identify quality deficiencies related to the facility's infection control ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to ensure protective equipment (PPE) was available for laundry staff in one of one laundry rooms while sorting soi...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0883
(Tag F0883)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, review of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, and facility polic...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0944
(Tag F0944)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure five staff (Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) 4, GNA5, and GNA6); (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 9) and (Registered...
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Jun 2019
7 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
Based on facility report review, medical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that safety interventions were followed and that the physician w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0602
(Tag F0602)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review, facility report review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident's right to be free of misappropriation of property. This ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, facility report review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to recognize and report an alleged misappropriation of property to Administration ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to put a plan in place to ensure facility staff identify incidents of misappropriation of residents' property and...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0624
(Tag F0624)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of the resident's record and interview with staff, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to residents to ensure saf...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of the medical record and interview with staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that the residents' medical record contained complete and accurately documented informat...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on review of the medical record and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure irregularities reported to the attending physician by the pharmacist...
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Jan 2018
10 deficiencies
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident interview, medical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to pro...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2) On 1/18/17, a review of the medical record revealed that Resident #7 was admitted to the facility in July 2017, following hospitalization for urinary tract infection (UTI). In the hospital discharg...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4) On 1/18/17, a review of the medical record revealed that Resident #7 was admitted to the facility in July 2017, following hos...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor observation, and review of the medical record, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide care and services to assist each resident in achieving their highest practi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the pharmacist identified irregularities in a resident's medication regimen were time...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on resident and staff interview and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) include a resident in the development of the care plan and invite him/her to the care ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on resident, family and staff interview, observation and facility documentation review, it was determined that the facilit...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of the medical record and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a physician monitored and provided documented clinical rationale for residents...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on family interview, medical record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to keep complete and accurate medical records by failing to accurately document the lo...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the Office of the State Long-...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 5 harm violation(s), $42,266 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 32 deficiencies on record, including 5 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $42,266 in fines. Higher than 94% of Maryland facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (5/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Homewood Living Williamsport's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Maryland, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Homewood Living Williamsport Staffed?
CMS rates HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 53%, compared to the Maryland average of 46%.
What Have Inspectors Found at Homewood Living Williamsport?
State health inspectors documented 32 deficiencies at HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT during 2018 to 2024. These included: 5 that caused actual resident harm, 25 with potential for harm, and 2 minor or isolated issues. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Homewood Living Williamsport?
HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by HOMEWOOD RETIREMENT CENTERS, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 82 certified beds and approximately 69 residents (about 84% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in WILLIAMSPORT, Maryland.
How Does Homewood Living Williamsport Compare to Other Maryland Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maryland, HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (53%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Homewood Living Williamsport?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the substantiated abuse finding on record.
Is Homewood Living Williamsport Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Maryland. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Homewood Living Williamsport Stick Around?
HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT has a staff turnover rate of 53%, which is 7 percentage points above the Maryland average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Homewood Living Williamsport Ever Fined?
HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT has been fined $42,266 across 1 penalty action. The Maryland average is $33,502. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is Homewood Living Williamsport on Any Federal Watch List?
HOMEWOOD LIVING WILLIAMSPORT is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.