CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER
21412 GREAT MILLS ROAD, Lexington Park, MD 20653
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER Compares
CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER is a 125-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lexington Park, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.1%) is above the Maryland average of 2.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 125 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.4% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 5.1% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4% (116% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.0% — worse than the Maryland average of 6.1% (81% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.6% — worse than the Maryland average of 20.9% (41% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Lexington Park.
How is CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.4% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.1% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER?
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 CHESAPEAKE SHORES NURSING CENTER?
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 Lexington Park
Lexington Park sits in St. Mary's County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 14,531 (12.8%)
- Median age
- 36.5 years
- Median household income
- $95,864
- Median home value
- $318,500
Demographics for St. Mary's County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lexington Park.
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