DEER'S HEAD CENTER
351 DEER'S HEAD HOSPITAL ROAD, Salisbury, MD 21801
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 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 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (42.3%) is above the Maryland average of 13.9% — 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, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 42.3% — worse than the Maryland average of 13.9% (205% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (66% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — better than the Maryland average of 5.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 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 keeps DEER'S HEAD CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is DEER'S HEAD CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 42.3% here versus 13.9% 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 0.8% 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.
What explains DEER'S HEAD CENTER's rating advantage in Salisbury?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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