CAROLINE NURSING AND REHAB – DENTON, MD

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Caroline Nursing And Rehab

520 KERR AVENUE, Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2130
87 beds
All Denton facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
2.0*
Quality Care
2.0*
Staffing
56.56
Score /100
#12955
National Rank

#12955
of 14703 facilities
National
11.9% position
#204
of 221 in MD
State Rank
#2
of 2 in Caroline
County Rank
#2
of 2 in Denton
City Rank
#2
of 2 in ZIP 21629
ZIP Rank






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.
Facility

Caroline Nursing And Rehab

Address

520 Kerr Avenue, Denton, MD 21629

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 87 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: KEY HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Below Average (2★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
56.56
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#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.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 115.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#12,955
of 14,703
National
Bottom 12%
#204
of 221
MD State
Bottom 10% in MD
#2
of 2
️ Caroline County
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
️ Denton
#2 of 2
#2
of 2
ZIP 21629
#2 of 2

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).

How do we calculate these rankings?

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/

Contact and Location

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Address

520 KERR AVENUE, Denton, MD 21629
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Legal Name

520 KERR AVENUE OPCO LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 87
Average Residents / Day 79 (91% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Caroline County, MD
City Denton, MD
ZIP Code 21629
Approved Since December 13, 1971
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 215083
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
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.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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