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Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven

7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784

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Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven is a nursing home in Sykesville, Maryland. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. Health inspection on July 23, 2026

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2025.

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  3. Fire safety inspection on July 23, 2026

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS has cited this home for K0362 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0558 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on June 2, 2022. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0656 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on June 2, 2022. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  7. Health inspection on July 18, 2025

    11 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2025.

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  8. Fire safety inspection on July 18, 2025

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

    • Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2025.

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  9. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  10. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was FAIRHAVEN.

  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  15. Health inspection on June 2, 2022

    7 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    8 of 221 Maryland homes (4%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2022.

    • Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2022.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2022.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2022.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 1, 2022.

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  16. Fire safety inspection on June 2, 2022

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2022.

    • Citation K0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2022.

    • Citation K0331. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Construct fire resistant interior walls.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2022.

    • Citation K0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 8, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(410) 795-8800
Last standard health inspection
July 23, 2026 (3 months ago)
Certified beds
79
Residents per day, on average
38.7
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Acts Communities of Maryland, INC.
Chain
Acts Retirement-Life Communities
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Maryland average (24 vs 52).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT, LLCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2022
  • ACTS SIGNATURE COMMUNITY SERVICES INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 12/31/2022
  • BONITA SPRINGS RETIREMENT VILLAGE INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 11/01/2024
  • MEASE LIFE INCIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/01/2023
  • ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/31/2022
  • ACTS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/31/2022
  • ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/31/2022
  • AHERN, SUSANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
  • ATHEN, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
  • CHRISTIANSEN, KARENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
  • FOX, GLENNOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
  • GRANT, GERALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
  • GRANT, JONATHANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025
  • VALDIVIA, PEGGYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2025

Questions

When was Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven last inspected?

CMS lists July 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven have?

CMS lists 24 health citations since June 2, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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