WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER

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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 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (32.4%) is above the Maryland average of 14.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 63 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.

Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Hagerstown, the local average is 1.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. Maryland average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.4% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1% (129% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4% (34% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — worse than the Maryland average of 6.1%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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