📞 Call for pricing and availability: (800) 780-8101

Deers Head Center

351 Deer'S Head Hospital Road, Salisbury, MD 21801

Nursing Home
My image My image

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(410) 543-4000

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,987

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,256
  • Average State Price: $10,346
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Deers Head Center Description

    Deers Head Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the town of Salisbury, Maryland. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 making it the 11th highest rated community in the city out of 15 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

    For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101


    Find a Senior Community that Best Fits Your Needs


    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

    View other Nursing Home communities in Salisbury


    Community Reviews

    7.9
    Deers Head Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 16 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 11 out of 14 communities in Salisbury
  • Ranking in State: 446 out of 721 communities in MD
  • Facility and Grounds B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Review Summary:

    • Facility is described as clean with nice staff by one reviewer.
    • Another review expresses a negative experience, citing discrimination and unprofessional behavior, leading to a complaint to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
    • A brief review mentions the facility as "very good" without further details.
    • Concerns are raised about the facility's cleanliness, staff behavior, and overall care quality, describing it as unsuitable for loved ones in their final days.
    • Contrastingly, a positive review highlights the exceptional care provided to a family member, noting the supportive and caring nature of the nursing staff during a difficult period.


    Reviews

    There are currently no reviews that were left on My Caring Plan

    Add a review to help others


    Connect with a Free Senior Living Advisor

    Our Senior Living Advisors are free and can guide you through the process of finding a new home. They can walk through the different options in your area as well as listen to your needs to make sure you find the right fit.



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 5
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 28, 1981
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 80
    Total current residents: 32
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 E Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2019-10-23 2020-01-15 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    2017-04-18 2017-05-31 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2017-04-18 2017-05-31 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2017-04-18 2017-05-31 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    2017-04-18 2017-05-31 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-09-05 2019-11-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-09-05 2019-11-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2019-09-05 2019-11-01 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    2019-09-05 2019-11-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-07-12 2018-09-09 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    2018-07-12 2018-09-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-07-12 2018-09-09 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2017-04-14 2017-05-31 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    2017-04-14 2017-05-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.
    2017-04-14 2017-05-31 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
    2017-04-14 2017-05-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.
    2017-04-14 2017-05-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.
    2017-04-14 2017-05-31 D Administration Deficiencies Help the resident in making transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Salisbury which is 1.5 miles away and has a population of 32,899 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $65,764, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 39
      • Average Temperature: 60.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 154 days of rain, 10 days of snow and 200 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.2 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.15 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.72 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.87 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.69 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.94 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.

    Click the button above to explore the neighborhood

    Supermarkets

    Save-a-Lot
    1.2 miles away
    Food Lion
    1.6 miles away
    Giant
    1.8 miles away
    Sam's Club
    2.7 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    South Salisbury Plaza
    1.9 miles away
    Pat's Pizzeria
    2.6 miles away
    University Village
    2.7 miles away
    University Terrace at Milford Street
    3.0 miles away
    Milford Street Medical Center
    3.0 miles away

    Banks

    PNC Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Shore Bank
    1.2 miles away
    First Shore Federal
    1.2 miles away
    M&T Bank
    1.3 miles away
    Hebron Savings Bank
    1.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Peninsula Regional Medical Center
    1.3 miles away
    Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
    17.8 miles away
    Harrison House Nursing Home
    18.2 miles away
    Atlantic General Hospital
    21.0 miles away
    Peninsula Cardiology Associates, P.A.
    21.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Shayona Pharmacy
    0.8 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.8 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    2.3 miles away
    Delmarva Pharmacy
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Porter Dental
    3.6 miles away
    Seaford Dental Associates
    17.8 miles away
    Tilghman Orthodontics
    20.7 miles away
    Berlin Dentist - DePalma Dental
    21.3 miles away

    Parks

    North Lake Park
    0.1 miles away
    Johnson Lake Neighbourhood Playground
    0.5 miles away
    Lake Street Park
    0.6 miles away
    Doverdale Park
    0.7 miles away
    Newtown Historic District
    0.7 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    The Centre at Salisbury
    1.9 miles away

    Culture

    Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
    1.8 miles away
    Student Art Center
    2.3 miles away
    Theatre and Web Development House
    2.4 miles away
    Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
    13.0 miles away
    Campfire Amphitheatre
    14.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Sushi De Kanpai
    0.8 miles away
    OC Kabob
    1.1 miles away
    La Tolteca
    1.1 miles away
    Subside Deli
    1.2 miles away
    Vino Garden
    1.6 miles away

    Get exact pricing & check availability

    By clicking "Get Exact Costs" you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive texts and calls, which may be autodialed, from us and our partner providers; however, your consent is not a condition to using our service.


    Google map of Deers Head Center

    Disclaimer

    My Caring Plan is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of this facility. The information on this page has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. The information about this facility has been created to the best of our abilities. If you manage this facility please contact us here to claim this listing.


    Get exact pricing & check availability

    By clicking "Get Exact Costs" you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive texts and calls, which may be autodialed, from us and our partner providers; however, your consent is not a condition to using our service.



    Senior Housing Articles

    How to pay for assisted living

    Assisted living may be an excellent option for you or a loved one. You may have chosen this senior housing option to maintain your independence and boost your social life, while getting some daily help with tasks...

    Read More
    Independent Living vs. Assisted Living

    Senior housing can be a tough choice. You’ll want to find the best fit for your current and future needs...

    Read More
    Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes

    Finding the right senior housing is no easy feat. In particular, it’s challenging to know what your loved one’s needs are now – and what they’ll be in the future...

    Read More