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Waldorf Center

Nursing Home Facility

4140 Old Washington Highway, Waldorf, MD 20602

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Care Hospice Care Respite Care Senior Living
On our watch list. This nursing home has been flagged for serious inspection violations. Please review its state inspection record carefully before deciding. About our watch list.

Waldorf Center is nestled in a residential community in Waldorf, Maryland just off of 301 South. We are conveniently located to both Virginia and Washington, DC. We have recently been renovated and offer private and semi-private rooms. Waldorf Center offers both LongTerm Care and ShortStay Rehabilitation. Our in-house rehabilitation team consists of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists. Respiratory Services are offered as-needed. Our staff is dedicated to the care we provide and this is reflected in our resident and family satisfaction surveys.

Operated by Genesis HealthCare, which runs 507 communities in our directory.

Employer rating 3.0 out of 5 4,439 reviews from their own employees on Indeed. See what they say.

With 115 beds, Waldorf Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Waldorf average about 35 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 83% of its licensed beds.

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 January 2026 and recorded 14 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 30%.

The community is located in Charles County, MD.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 5/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 42 problems at Waldorf Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 17 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

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

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Inspected January 2026, after a complaint. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

  • 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.

    Inspected January 2026. Corrected by March 11, 2026.

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.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Waldorf Center offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 115
  • Occupancy 83%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
  • Annual staff turnover 30%
  • Last health inspection January 2026

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