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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab

520 Glenburn Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613

Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab, a 160-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Cambridge, MD, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #170 of 219 rated homes in MD on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#170 of 219
In-state rank among rated MD homes
3.27
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings

The verdict

Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab, a 160-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Cambridge, MD, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #170 of 219 rated homes in MD on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#170 of 219
In-state rank among rated MD homes
3.27
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 221 MD nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
215191
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
160
Residents
110
In Hospital
No
County
Dorchester
Last Inspection
Sep 5, 2025
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 3.27 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.52 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.47
CNA Hours
2.27
Total Nursing Hours
3.27 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
45.2%
RN Turnover
64.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab ranks #170 of 219 rated nursing homes in MD on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab operates 160 certified beds in Cambridge, MD with approximately 110 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 2★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.27 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.52 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 45.2% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 25, 2026 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 25, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 25, 2026 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 25, 2026 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0627

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 21, 2026 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 30, 2026

B - Pattern - No harm Mar 30, 2026 Tag: 0577

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2026 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2026 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2026 Tag: 0801

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2026 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Mar 30, 2026 Tag: 0882

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 14, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0840

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0628

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 22, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 22, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 22, 2025 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 3, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0685

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 15, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0840

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0791

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0710

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 30, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 11, 2025

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 22.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 25.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 6.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 17.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 38.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 74.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 24.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 92.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 29.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 45.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 72.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MD registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MD registry
  • Peer homes near 160 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MD. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab?
Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab rank among nursing homes in MD?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab ranks 170th among 219 rated nursing homes in MD (#170 of 219). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab?
Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab reports 3.27 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.52 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 45.2%.
How many beds does Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab have?
Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab has 160 certified beds with approximately 110 residents. The facility is located at 520 Glenburn Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613.
Does Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab received any fines or penalties?
No, Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab?
Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab was on Sep 5, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab?
Mallard Bay Nursing and Rehab is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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