Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home
Scout 96Crisfield, MD · 76 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Crisfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,820–$14,480/mo
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Wicomico Nursing Home
900 Booth Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 · Wicomico County
Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury, MD provides residents with around-the-clock nursing care services. Click here to learn more about our senior care services!
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.Photos via google places.
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 Salisbury
Wicomico Nursing Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Salisbury, MD, with 102 certified beds and an average of about 66 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.75 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.83 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $28,343 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.75 hrs/resident/day)
- •$28,343 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Salisbury for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 102
- Avg. residents/day
- 66
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 215007
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
- 3.75
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.83
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 1 ($28,343)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (40 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-05Severity 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.
2026-02-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2026-02-05Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2026-02-05Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-03-10Severity 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.
2025-03-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2025-03-10Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2024-08-29Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-29 | Fine | $28,343 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Library
Location
900 Booth Street, Salisbury, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Wicomico Nursing Home
How much does Wicomico Nursing Home cost?
Wicomico Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Salisbury, 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 Wicomico Nursing Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Wicomico Nursing Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Wicomico Nursing Home?
Staff provide about 3.75 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Wicomico Nursing Home?
Wicomico Nursing Home has 40 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Wicomico Nursing Home 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 Wicomico Nursing Home offer?
Wicomico Nursing Home in Salisbury, MD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 102 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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