Western Md Hospital Center
Nursing Home Facility
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21742
Western Md Hospital Center is a senior care community located in Hagerstown, MD. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Hagerstown area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (301) 745-4200.
Western Md Hospital Center is licensed for 63 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Hagerstown average about 68 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 73% of its licensed beds. That is below the Hagerstown average of roughly 82%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Hagerstown average about 2.2 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 3 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in December 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 7.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 3.2 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Hagerstown average about 4.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 19%.
The community is located in Washington County, MD.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 37 problems at Western Md Hospital Center. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 11 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home twice, a total of $24,060.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
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, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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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
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
Western Md Hospital Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - State
- Beds / units 63
- Occupancy 73%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 7.4
- Annual staff turnover 19%
- Last health inspection December 2025
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