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South Mountain Rehab Center

141 South Main Street, Boonsboro, MD 21713 · Washington County

South Mountain is a premier provider of rehabilitation and long-term care, offering a breadth of services and programs while delivering exceptional service to each individual.

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

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

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 76% full — openings are usually available.

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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Boonsboro

South Mountain Rehab Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Boonsboro, MD, with 157 certified beds and an average of about 120 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.37 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.61 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 31 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.37 hrs/resident/day)
•31 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Boonsboro options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 157
Avg. residents/day: 120
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 215144

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	$10,660–$14,260/mo (median $12,090)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Hagerstown 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: 3.37; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.61; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 48%; 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): 31
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2024-12-20
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (48 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-22Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2024-12-20Severity E — 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.

2024-12-20Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2024-12-20Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

2024-12-20Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted profess…

2024-12-20Severity E — 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.

2024-12-20Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2024-12-20Severity 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.

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
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays

Location

141 South Main Street, Boonsboro, 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 South Mountain Rehab Center

How much does South Mountain Rehab Center cost?

South Mountain Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Boonsboro, MD area typically runs $10,660–$14,260 per month (median $12,090, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is South Mountain Rehab Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates South Mountain Rehab Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at South Mountain Rehab Center?

Staff provide about 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at South Mountain Rehab Center?

South Mountain Rehab Center has 48 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-12-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does South Mountain Rehab Center have availability?

Typically 76% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does South Mountain Rehab Center offer?

South Mountain Rehab Center in Boonsboro, MD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 157 beds.

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