Nursing Homes in ZIP 21801 (Salisbury, MD)
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 21801, Salisbury, MD, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Data profile for ZIP 21801
CMS data lets us profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 21801: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 government, 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Wicomico Nursing Home (government). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 308 certified beds are reported across 3 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 5.54 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 36.0%. 3 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $79,641 in fines.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Wicomico Nursing Home (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 government, 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 308 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 3 |
| Total federal fines | $79,641 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 5.54 |
| Avg RN turnover | 36.0% |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | 2.0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 126 | 107.9% | 66.7% | 1 |
| DEER'S HEAD CENTER | 3.0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 80 | 31.9% | 12.8% | 1 |
| Wicomico Nursing Home | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 102 | 65.6% | 28.6% | 1 |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 21801
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Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 21801
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Families in ZIP 21801, Salisbury, MD should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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