CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2151102026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Western Md Hospital Center

1500 Pennsylvania Avenue · Hagerstown, MD 21742 · Washington County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds63CMS provider file
Recent citation rows54current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-12-0272025-12-0213
Cycle 22024-06-04262024-06-042
Cycle 32019-05-2442019-05-242
02 / CITATION DETAIL

54 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-02 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · HEALTHF0567Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-14
2025-12-02 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-14
2025-12-02 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-14
2025-12-02 · HEALTHF0732Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-14
2025-12-02 · HEALTHF0801Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-14
2025-12-02 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-14
2025-12-02 · HEALTHF0921Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-14
2025-12-02 · FIREK0162Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Construction Deficiencies

Have a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0271Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0281Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0362Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0907Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0914Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2025-12-02 · FIREK0923Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2024-06-04 · FIREE0004Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-30
2024-06-04 · HEALTHF0559Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-31
2024-06-04 · HEALTHF0578Severity G · isolated actual harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-26 · complaint
2024-06-04 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-09
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2024-06-04Fine$8,0180
2024-06-04Fine$16,0420
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • BROY-STEVENSON, NEDINAIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/15/2021
  • EDMONDS, KELLYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/22/2019
  • WATTS, WAYNEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/05/2022
  • BROY-STEVENSON, NEDINAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/15/2021
  • DEVILBISS, KELLYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/22/2018
  • EDMONDS, KELLYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/27/2005
  • COMPTROLLER OF MARYLAND CENTRAL PAYROLL BUREAUOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1966
  • EDMONDS, KELLYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/14/2005

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours7.40per resident day
RN hours3.15per resident day
Weekend nurse hours6.76per resident day
Staff turnover19.4%CMS reported field
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