Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Ginger Cove

4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 · Anne Arundel County

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Strong

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 64% full — availability is generally good.

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.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Annapolis

Ginger Cove is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Annapolis, MD, with 55 certified beds and an average of about 35 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.93 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.69 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.93 hrs/resident/day)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Annapolis for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 55
Avg. residents/day: 35
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 215174

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

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,820–$15,820/mo (median $13,410)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$3,580–$8,640/mo (median $7,050)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Baltimore prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.93; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.69; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 43.3%; 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): 1
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-11-24
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-24Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2024-06-04Severity D — 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

2024-06-04Severity 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.

2024-06-04Severity 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.

2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

2024-06-04Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library

Location

4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Ginger Cove

How much does Ginger Cove cost?

Ginger Cove does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Annapolis, MD area typically runs $11,820–$15,820 per month (median $13,410, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Ginger Cove's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Ginger Cove 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Ginger Cove?

Staff provide about 4.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Ginger Cove?

Ginger Cove has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Ginger Cove have availability?

Typically 64% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Ginger Cove offer?

Ginger Cove in Annapolis, MD offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 55 beds.

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