South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Nursing Home Facility
144 Washington Road, Edgewater, MD 21037
South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a senior care community located in Edgewater, MD. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Edgewater area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (410) 956-5000.
Operated by CommuniCare Health, which runs 85 communities in our directory.
South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is licensed for 111 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Anne Arundel County average about 95 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 92% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in March 2026 and recorded 18 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 41%.
The community is located in Anne Arundel County, MD.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 52 problems at South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 12 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
South River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 111
- Occupancy 92%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 41%
- Last health inspection March 2026
Resident & family reviews
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