ElderGrade
C

63/100

Average

Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab

520 Glenburn Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613

CMS 2/5 stars #1 of 2 in Dorchester County (410) 228-9191
Certified beds
160
Occupancy
69%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 61 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

9/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.52 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 45% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.27 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.52 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.14 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 45.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 83 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 5, 2025 (11 months ago).

D May 21, 2026 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 21, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 21, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 21, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 21, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Mar 30, 2026 F0882 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 30, 2026 F0761 From a complaint

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 30, 2026 F0801 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of KEY HEALTH MANAGEMENT, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CAMBRIDGE MD HOLDCO LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MD5 INVESTORS LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HIRTH, YECHIEL Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HIRTH, YECHIEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOWARD, DANIEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WHITE, ELLIOTT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AUSCH, SARA Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
EISEN, MENASHE Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
KLEIN, YEHUDIS Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
PERLSTEIN, BARRY Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
SCHLUSSEL, NAFTALI Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
KEY HEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab

What is the ElderGrade for Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab? +

Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab holds an ElderGrade of C (63 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab? +

Residents receive an average of 3.27 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 83 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.