WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER

1500 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
HAGERSTOWN MD 21742
Phone: 3017454200

Government - State

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
5/5
Much above average
Overall rating5/5
Health inspections3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated
  • Overall rating vs. the Maryland average: 1.8 star higher (3.2), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Hagerstown average: 2.8 star higher (2.2), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds63
Average residents per day46.0
Occupancy73%
OwnershipGovernment - State
CountyWashington
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1977-09-01
CMS certification number (CCN)215110
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle7

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day5.63
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day7.40
Registered nurse turnover16.7%
Total nursing staff turnover19.4%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$24,060
Payment denials0
Total penalties2
This facility has $24,060 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
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Is WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much above average". Health inspections rate 3, staffing 5, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER have?

CMS certifies 63 beds; the facility reports an average of 46.0 residents per day (about 73% occupancy).

Does WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $24,060 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has WESTERN MD HOSPITAL CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.