ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME
201 HALL HIGHWAY, Crisfield, MD 21817
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME Compares
ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME is a 76-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Crisfield, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (15.0%) is below the Maryland average of 20.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 76 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.0% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9% (28% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Crisfield.
What keeps ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Crisfield
Crisfield sits in Somerset County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,273 (16.6%)
- Median age
- 36.9 years
- Median household income
- $44,980
- Median home value
- $131,500
Demographics for Somerset County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Crisfield.
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