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South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

144 Washington Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 · Anne Arundel County

4.0CMS overall rating(410) 956-5000Visit website ↗
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 86% full (95 of 111 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.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Edgewater

South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Edgewater, MD, with 111 certified beds and an average of about 95 residents per day. It operates as part of the Communicare Health network.

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

Staff provide about 3.37 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.65 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 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 nurse staffing (3.37 hrs/resident/day)
  • 15 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Edgewater for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
111
Avg. residents/day
95
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Communicare Health
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
215297

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 careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$11,820–$15,820/mo (median $13,410)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
3.37
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.65
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
42.6%
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)
15
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2026-03-13
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (49 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-13Severity 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.

2026-03-13Severity 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.

2026-03-13Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-03-13Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2026-03-13Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2026-03-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

2026-03-13Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

2026-03-13Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

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
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Wellness programs
  • Housekeeping & laundry
  • Private rooms available
  • 24-hour staff

Location

144 Washington Road, Edgewater, 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 River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

How much does South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center cost?

South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Edgewater, 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 South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

Staff provide about 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?

South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has 49 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have availability?

Typically 86% full (95 of 111 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center offer?

South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Edgewater, MD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 111 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

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  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogle

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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