Wicomico Nursing Home
Scout 77Salisbury, MD · 102 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Salisbury.
Est. $10,820–$14,480/mo
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Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home
201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817 · Somerset County
96
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 89% full (67 of 76 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Crisfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Crisfield, MD, with 76 certified beds and an average of about 67 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.69 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.11 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.69 hrs/resident/day)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Crisfield for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 76
- Avg. residents/day
- 67
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 215058
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,820–$14,480/mo (median $12,280) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Salisbury prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.69
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.11
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-11-20
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-11-20Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2024-11-20Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2024-11-20Severity E — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2024-11-20Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2024-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
2024-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2024-11-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home
How much does Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home cost?
Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Crisfield, MD area typically runs $10,820–$14,480 per month (median $12,280, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home?
Staff provide about 3.69 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home?
Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-11-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home have availability?
Typically 89% full (67 of 76 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home offer?
Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield, MD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 76 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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