DEER'S HEAD CENTER
351 DEER'S HEAD HOSPITAL ROAD, Salisbury, MD 21801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DEER'S HEAD CENTER Compares
DEER'S HEAD CENTER is a 80-bed government-owned nursing facility in Salisbury, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (43.4%) is above the Maryland average of 14.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 80 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 40% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Salisbury, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 43.4% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1% (208% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (32% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (31% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DEER'S HEAD CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DEER'S HEAD CENTER with other nursing homes in Salisbury.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for DEER'S HEAD CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is DEER'S HEAD CENTER addressing its health inspections 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 is DEER'S HEAD CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 43.4% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DEER'S HEAD CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DEER'S HEAD CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 40% occupancy across 80 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DEER'S HEAD CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Salisbury
Salisbury sits in Wicomico County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% 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+
- 16,285 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 36.0 years
- Median household income
- $60,366
- Median home value
- $185,000
Demographics for Wicomico County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Salisbury.
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