BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Special Focus Facility candidate · Wicomico · MD · For profit - Limited Liability company · MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES chain · 305 certified beds · CCN 215067 · BAY HARBOR OPERATOR LLC


BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER operates 305 certified beds in SALISBURY, Maryland. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1969-07-14. It averages 226.5 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER?

CMS lists 94 health-inspection deficiencies for BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER since 2018-06-18, 73 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is K; the most recent health inspection was 2026-04-17.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-04-17F0600, F0602, F0658, F0757, F0803Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.D
2025-10-17F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.K
2025-10-17F0565, F0585, F0607, F0880Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-10-17F0550, F0600, F0826, F0842Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-01-17F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-01-17F0550, F0558, F0565, F0578, F0584, F0585, F0656, F0658, F0684, F0728, F0756, F0803, F0804, F0809, F0887, F0909, F0921Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. / 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. / 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. / Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. / Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. / Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-01-17F0580, F0600, F0602, F0609, F0610, F0641, F0657, F0676, F0677, F0679, F0689, F0692, F0700, F0711, F0725, F0732, F0755, F0758, F0761, F0810, F0842, F0868, F0880Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. / Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Post nurse staffing information every day. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / 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, compartments for controlled drugs. / Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-02-28F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-02-28F0584, F0610, F0657, F0684, F0812, F0880, F0908, F0925Honor 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. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Keep all essential equipment working safely. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E
2024-02-28F0550, F0600, F0609, F0660, F0661, F0677, F0697, F0842Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. / Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2019-10-16F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F
2019-10-16F0622, F0812, F0842, F0908Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.E
2019-10-16F0685, F0758, F0806, F0880Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2018-06-18F0580, F0623, F0641, F0657, F0677, F0684, F0686, F0689, F0755, F0812, F0842, F0921Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D

Why was BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-04-17Fine$24,195
2025-10-17Fine$63,846
2024-02-28Fine$13,090

Has BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-03-0613

How is BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER staffed relative to the MD average?

MeasureThis facilityMD average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.441373.87381
Total nursing staff turnover (%)43.140.2
Average number of residents per day226.5105.7

Who owns BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name BAY HARBOR OPERATOR LLC and belongs to the MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTCUSTOMERS BANKsince 07/01/2024
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYFOUNTAIN, JULIET, GUNTHORPE, JAHIRI, HARMAN, DINA, VIROJA, YOGESHsince 07/01/2023
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEFOUNTAIN, JULIETsince 07/01/2024
CORPORATE DIRECTORFOUNTAIN, JULIETsince 07/01/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERPOSEN, MINDEEsince 07/01/2024
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLFOUNTAIN, JULIET, GUNTHORPE, JAHIRIsince 01/08/2025
TRUSTEE OF THE SNFFLAGLER, OSHER, KAHANOW, AVIVA, LEVOVITZ, TZVI, ROKOWSKY, YITZCHOKsince 04/28/2023
ADP OF THE SNFNFR 2020 IRRV TR, QUINTO NEXGEN LLC, RSBRMK HOLDINGS LLC, SK NEXGEN TR, SKILLED VENTURE LLC, TRYKO NEXGEN HOLDINGS LLC, UAK 2020 IRRV TR, UKR NEXGEN LLC, YK NEXGEN TR, YR NEXGEN TR, FOUNTAIN, JULIET, HARMAN, DINA, VIROJA, YOGESH, VOHRA, YOGESHsince 01/08/2025

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