Wicomico Nursing Home
900 BOOTH STREET, Salisbury, MD 21801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Wicomico Nursing Home Compares
Wicomico Nursing Home is a 102-bed government-owned nursing facility in Salisbury, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.2%) is below the Maryland average of 6.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 102 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 64% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Salisbury, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.3% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.3% — about the same as the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (64% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.6% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9% (30% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Wicomico Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wicomico Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Salisbury.
What keeps Wicomico Nursing Home's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Wicomico Nursing Home keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.2% here versus 6.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Wicomico Nursing Home keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 14.6% here versus 20.9% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Wicomico Nursing Home's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 64% occupancy across 102 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 Wicomico Nursing Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Wicomico Nursing Home's rating advantage in Salisbury?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 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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