WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER
1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Hagerstown, MD 21742
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How WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER Compares
WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER is a 63-bed government-owned nursing facility in Hagerstown, 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 staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.8%) is above the Maryland average of 13.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 63 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hagerstown, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.8% — worse than the Maryland average of 13.9% (144% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (36% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — 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 WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER with other nursing homes in Hagerstown.
What keeps WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER's staffing levels 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 WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.8% here versus 13.9% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WESTERN MD HOSPITAL 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.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER's rating advantage in Hagerstown?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WESTERN MD HOSPITAL 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 Hagerstown
Hagerstown sits in Washington County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% 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+
- 25,877 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $63,510
- Median home value
- $221,700
Demographics for Washington County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Hagerstown.
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