South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
144 WASHINGTON ROAD, Edgewater, MD 21037
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center Compares
South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a 111-bed for-profit nursing facility in Edgewater, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.0%) is above the Maryland average of 2.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 111 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.2% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4% (27% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.0% — worse 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 South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center with other nursing homes in Edgewater.
What keeps South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center's quality measures 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 South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.6% here versus 6.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at South River Rehabilitation and Wellness 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 South River Rehabilitation and Wellness 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 Edgewater
Edgewater sits in Anne Arundel County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 85,034 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $103,225
- Median home value
- $370,100
Demographics for Anne Arundel County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Edgewater.
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