WILLOWBROOKE COURT SKILLED CARE CENTER FAIRHAVEN – SYKESVILLE, MD

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven

7200 THIRD AVENUE, Sykesville, MD 21784
(410) 795-8800
79 beds
All Sykesville facilities
4.0*
Overall
3.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
79.85
Score /100
#3765
National Rank

#3765
of 14703 facilities
National
74.4% position
#69
of 221 in MD
State Rank
#2
of 10 in Carroll
County Rank
#1
of 3 in Sykesville
City Rank
#1
of 3 in ZIP 21784
ZIP Rank






About Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center FairhavenWillowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven is located at 7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD, reachable at (410) 795-8800. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 79.0 certified beds and serves an average of 41 residents per day. It is part of the Acts Retirement-Life Communities network (26 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1981-01-05. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven

Address

7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 79 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Average (3★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 5 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
79.85
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#3765 of 14703 nationally – #69 of 221 in Maryland

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven offers a mid-range care option in Sykesville, MD. It performs well for short-stay and post-acute rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

3 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

3 / 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 InsightWillowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven currently provides 4 hours 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 23 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 41.5% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 13 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 11 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours39 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 23 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours16 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 52 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 8 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 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $112,481. 4 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 78.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#3,765
of 14,703
National
Top 26%
#69
of 221
MD State
Top 31% in MD
#2
of 10
️ Carroll County
#2 of 10
#1
of 3
️ Sykesville
Best in city
#1
of 3
ZIP 21784
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven ranks 3765th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 69th out of 221 nursing homes. In Sykesville, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,555 nationally and RN hours rank #721 nationally (#17 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 4.18 #3,369 / 14,703 #45 / 221 Top 25%
2023 3.88 #4,840 / 14,703 #67 / 221 Above average
2024 2.06 #14,106 / 14,703 #217 / 221 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2025 4.54 #2,189 / 14,703 #25 / 221 Top 25%
2026 4.22 #3,555 / 14,703 #39 / 221 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank MD State Rank Note
2022 1.20 #1,189 / 14,703 #23 / 221 Top 10%
2023 1.04 #1,594 / 14,703 #36 / 221 Top 25%
2024 1.02 #1,671 / 14,703 #38 / 221 Top 25%
2025 1.18 #1,144 / 14,703 #23 / 221 Top 10%
2026 1.39 #721 / 14,703 #17 / 221 Top 5%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1981-01-05. 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) 795-8800 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 79.8/100, placing it #3765 of 14703 facilities nationally and #69 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 Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven receives a reported average of 4 hours 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 23 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 39 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 52 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 41.5%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 5 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $112,481. 4 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 78.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven ranks 3765th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.8/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within MD, it ranks 69th out of 221 nursing homes. In Sykesville, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,555 nationally and RN hours rank #721 nationally (#17 in MD). Our composite quality score of 79.8/100 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 Sykesville, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/maryland/sykesville/

Contact and Location

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Address

7200 THIRD AVENUE, Sykesville, MD 21784
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LLC
Legal Name

ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 79
Average Residents / Day 41 (52% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Carroll County, MD
City Sykesville, MD
ZIP Code 21784
Approved Since January 5, 1981
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 215130
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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