Last verified: October 2026
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center is a 111-bed licensed nursing home in Edgewater, Anne Arundel County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 02013 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 111 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 111 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 103 (93% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | WASHINGTON (MD) LEASING CO., LLC |
| Chain | COMMUNICARE HEALTH (109 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | October 31, 1996 |
| CMS certification number | 215297 |
| Address | 144 Washington Road, Edgewater, MD 21037 (Anne Arundel County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 956-5000 |
What is South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Anne Arundel County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (5 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center, on March 13, 2026, produced 18 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (5), Resident Rights Deficiencies (3), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| May 28, 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint |
| May 15, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| March 13, 2026 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard |
| March 13, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint |
| March 13, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| March 13, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| March 13, 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint |
| March 13, 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| March 13, 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard |
| March 13, 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| March 13, 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard |
| March 13, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| March 13, 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard |
How well is South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center staffed?
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center reports 3.48 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.60 registered-nurse hours and 2.04 nurse-aide hours; the median for Anne Arundel County nursing homes is 3.61 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.57 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 37% and RN turnover 40%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in the last three years.
How does South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center compare with other nursing homes near Edgewater?
By size, South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center ranks 9 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 |
| Ginger Cove | Annapolis | 55 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 1 |
| 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 South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center?
Start from South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the March 13, 2026 survey's 18 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 02013 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 4 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | 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.
