About Caroline Nursing And RehabCaroline Nursing And Rehab is located at 520 Kerr Avenue, Denton, MD, reachable at (410) 479-2130. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 87.0 certified beds and serves an average of 79 residents per day. It is part of the Key Health Management network (7 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1971-12-13. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#12955 of 14703 nationally – #204 of 221 in Maryland
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Caroline Nursing And Rehab may be considered for families with limited options in Denton, MD, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Families prioritizing high RN coverage should discuss staffing schedules directly with the facility, as registered nurse hours have trended downward in recent years.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightCaroline Nursing And Rehab currently provides 3 hours 21 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 42 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. RN hours per resident have declined from 60 min/day (2022) to 42 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 47.2% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 21 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 8 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours31 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours0 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 17 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours42 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $23,289. 13 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Caroline Nursing And Rehab ranks 12955th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 56.6/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 204th out of 221 nursing homes. In Denton, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,660 nationally and RN hours rank #5,063 nationally (#105 in MD).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MD State Rank
Note
2022
3.79
#5,681 / 14,703
#92 / 221
Above average
2023
2.26
#13,877 / 14,703
#211 / 221
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2024
3.49
#8,352 / 14,703
#126 / 221
Below average
2025
3.07
#12,550 / 14,703
#195 / 221
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
3.34
#10,660 / 14,703
#183 / 221
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
MD State Rank
Note
2022
1.00
#2,132 / 14,703
#44 / 221
Top 25%
2023
0.44
#9,394 / 14,703
#194 / 221
Below average
2024
0.57
#6,751 / 14,703
#161 / 221
Above average
2025
0.44
#9,824 / 14,703
#191 / 221
Below average
2026
0.69
#5,063 / 14,703
#105 / 221
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Caroline Nursing And Rehab is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1971-12-13. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (410) 479-2130 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Caroline Nursing And Rehab holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (2★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 56.6/100, placing it #12955 of 14703 facilities nationally and #204 of 221 in Maryland. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Caroline Nursing And Rehab receives a reported average of 3 hours 21 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 42 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 31 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 8 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 17 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 47.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $23,289. 13 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 115.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Caroline Nursing And Rehab ranks 12955th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 56.6/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 204th out of 221 nursing homes. In Denton, it ranks 2nd out of 2 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #10,660 nationally and RN hours rank #5,063 nationally (#105 in MD). Our composite quality score of 56.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Denton, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/maryland/denton/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.