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Facility profile · CCN 215269

Elkton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

173 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 4 federal enforcement actions totaling $30,742.

Special Focus Status 1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
173
Total citations
148
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
4
Federal penalties
$30,742
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

173 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jan 29, 2026F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.DComplaint
Jan 29, 2026F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EComplaint
Jan 29, 2026F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jan 29, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jan 29, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F774Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.GComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.FComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.EComplaint
Oct 9, 2025F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EStandard
Oct 9, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
Oct 9, 2025F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Oct 9, 2025F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard
Oct 9, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
Oct 9, 2025F687Provide appropriate foot care.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard
Oct 9, 2025F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.FStandard
Oct 9, 2025F563Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.DStandard
Jul 2, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F779Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.EComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.DComplaint
Jul 2, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint
Nov 20, 2023F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EStandard
Nov 20, 2023F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.FStandard
Nov 20, 2023F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
Nov 20, 2023F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.FStandard
Nov 20, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Nov 20, 2023F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.DStandard
Nov 20, 2023F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FStandard
Nov 20, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Nov 20, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EStandard
Nov 20, 2023F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.FStandard
Nov 20, 2023F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.EStandard
Nov 20, 2023F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
Nov 20, 2023F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.EStandard
Nov 20, 2023F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.FStandard
Nov 20, 2023F732Post nurse staffing information every day.CStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 4 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $30,742 and 1 payment-denial actions spanning 34 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Oct 9, 2025Fine$9,110
Oct 9, 2025Fine$16,559
Oct 9, 2025Payment DenialJan 9, 2026 · 34 days
Aug 25, 2023Fine$5,073
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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