GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT
251 NORTH FOURTH STREET, Oakland, MD 21550
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
Lower is better
How GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT Compares
GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT is a 10-bed for-profit nursing facility in Oakland, 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 short-stay residents returning to the hospital (17.8%) is below the Maryland average of 20.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 10 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Oakland, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.8% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT with other nursing homes in Oakland.
What keeps GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT'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 practices help GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.8% here versus 20.9% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 10 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 GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT's rating advantage in Oakland?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT?
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 Oakland
Oakland sits in Garrett County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
- 6,527 (22.4%)
- Median age
- 46.8 years
- Median household income
- $54,542
- Median home value
- $194,600
Demographics for Garrett County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Oakland.
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