Nursing homeFAID #5462
Caroline Nursing and Rehab
520 KERR AVENUE, DENTON, MD, 21629
(410) 479-2130
87 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
87
State license
2405001
CMS facility ID
215083
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Caroline Nursing and Rehab
Street address
520 KERR AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Denton, MD 21629
Phone
(410) 479-2130
State license #
2405001
About this facility — Caroline Nursing and Rehab
Caroline Nursing and Rehab is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Denton, Maryland. It is licensed for 87 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maryland (120 beds).
It is one of 8 senior care facilities in Denton and 221 skilled nursing facilities across Maryland. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Caroline Nursing and Rehab 77 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Key Health Management
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Ausch, Sara
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Caroline Operations Holdco Llc
Direct owner — since 2022
Caroline Property Holdco Llc
Mortgage holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Eisen, Menashe
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Fisher Yohn, Carla
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Hirth, Yechiel
Indirect owner · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Howard, Daniel
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Key Health Management Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Klein, Yehudis
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Md2 Investors Llc
Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Perlstein, Barry
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Schlussel, Naftali
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1971-12-13
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
18 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2024-11-22
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$374 per day (≈ $11,370/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
65% Medicaid · 14% Medicare · 22% private/other
Occupancy
87% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
15% below the MD median of $439/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
87
Licensed as
Long Term Care
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-04-15
2025-10-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0628
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-12-02
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-12-02
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (72 citations)
2025-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0757
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-07-29
2024-11-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0657
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0726
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0800
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-17
F-0947
F · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-01-17
2019-10-11Health inspection11 citations
F-0558
E · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-11-20
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-11-20
2018-05-18Health inspection7 citations
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-07-13
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-07-13
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2018-07-13
F-0711
D · No harm found
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2018-07-13
F-0726
E · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2018-07-13
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2018-07-13
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-07-13
2025-06-27Fire-safety inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
E-0004
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-07-29
E-0006
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-07-29
E-0007
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-07-29
E-0009
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2025-07-29
E-0015
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2025-07-29
2024-11-22Fire-safety inspection19 citations
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-10
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-03-19
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-02-10
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-02-10
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-02-10
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-19
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-19
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-03-19
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-19
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-03-19
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-19
K-0362
D · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-10
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-02-10
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-02-10
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-10
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-02-19
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-03-19
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-02-19
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-03-19
2019-10-11Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0271
D · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0916
F · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2020-01-15
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-01-15
2018-05-18Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2018-08-15
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 215083.
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Inspection citations — last 5 years
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Civil & criminal lawsuits
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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Original records
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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