Safety Report: Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (53) than in the cycle before (74).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 7 | July 16, 2026; June 17, 2026; January 29, 2026; October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | June 17, 2026; January 29, 2026; October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; August 13, 2021 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 4 | January 29, 2026; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Honor 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. (F584) | 4 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Ensure 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. (F761) | 4 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 4 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 4 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 4 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 4 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | June 17, 2026; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 3 | June 17, 2026; July 2, 2025; August 13, 2021 |
| Employ 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. (F840) | 3 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; August 13, 2021 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F804) | 3 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 3 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023; August 13, 2021 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 3 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025; August 13, 2021 |
| Conduct 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. (F838) | 2 | July 16, 2026; October 9, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. (F585) | 2 | July 16, 2026; November 20, 2023 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 2 | January 29, 2026; July 2, 2025 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. (F908) | 2 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Ensure 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. (F803) | 2 | October 9, 2025; August 13, 2021 |
| Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. (F565) | 2 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F925) | 2 | October 9, 2025; July 2, 2025 |
| Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. (F801) | 2 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (F745) | 2 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate foot care. (F687) | 2 | October 9, 2025; August 13, 2021 |
| Honor 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. (F578) | 2 | October 9, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | July 2, 2025; August 13, 2021 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | July 2, 2025; August 13, 2021 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. (F732) | 2 | July 2, 2025; November 20, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Fine | $47,855 |
| June 17, 2026 | Fine | $19,635 |
| October 9, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 34 days, starting January 9, 2026 |
| October 9, 2025 | Fine | $16,812 |
| October 9, 2025 | Fine | $9,249 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 16, 2026 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
June 17, 2026 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 29, 2026 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
October 9, 2025 — 36 citations (includes serious)
July 2, 2025 — 25 citations · complaint investigation
November 20, 2023 — 50 citations
August 13, 2021 — 25 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare