Last verified: October 2026
Ginger Cove is a 55-bed licensed nursing home in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 02001 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 55 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 55 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 42 (76% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Other |
| Legal business name | ANNAPOLIS LIFE CARE, INC. |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | September 16, 1988 |
| CMS certification number | 215174 |
| Address | 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 (Anne Arundel County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 266-7300 |
What is Ginger Cove's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Ginger Cove 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Anne Arundel County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (2 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (1 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Ginger Cove on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Ginger Cove, on November 24, 2025, produced 1 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies (1). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 24, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
How well is Ginger Cove staffed?
Ginger Cove reports 4.70 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.57 registered-nurse hours and 2.37 nurse-aide hours; the median for Anne Arundel County nursing homes is 3.61 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 1.13 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 38% and RN turnover 17%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Ginger Cove in the last three years.
How does Ginger Cove compare with other nursing homes near Annapolis?
By size, Ginger Cove ranks 14 of 14 nursing homes in Anne Arundel County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Annapolis | Annapolis | 97 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 8 |
| Future Care Chesapeake | Arnold | 154 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Edgewater | 111 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 18 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek | Annapolis | 130 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 18 |
| Future Care Annapolis | Annapolis | 154 | Not rated | — |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Annapolis, Arnold and Edgewater.
What should families ask before choosing Ginger Cove?
Read the CMS record for Ginger Cove first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Short-stay quality (1 stars) and long-stay quality (2 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Ginger Cove a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Ginger Cove is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 02001 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 4 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
