Western Maryland hospital

    1500 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Professional caring staff; excellent care

    I moved my dad here and was very pleased with the professional, caring and courteous staff - admissions was proactive, the case manager dedicated, the chaplain compassionate, and the medical team knowledgeable. The facility is comfortable, communication was attentive during a smooth transition, and overall excellent care that made it worth the wait, though there's always room to fine-tune a few small details.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.81·(21)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.2
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      3.8

    Pros

    • Supportive admissions and transition coordination
    • Dedicated case management
    • Compassionate chaplaincy services
    • Knowledgeable medical and clinical staff
    • Courteous and caring direct-care staff
    • Professional administrative personnel
    • Clear, ongoing family communication
    • Comfortable, well-maintained common areas
    • Friendly resident-facing staff
    • Perceived high-quality clinical care

    Cons

    • Pest-control concerns in food-preparation and storage areas
    • Gaps in kitchen sanitation and food-safety controls
    • Delays in personal-care and toileting assistance
    • Variable staff conduct and responsiveness
    • Inconsistent wait times for services and admissions
    • Regulatory compliance gaps related to sanitation

    Summary of reviews

    This facility elicits mixed impressions: many family members and visitors emphasize strong clinical support and warm personal interactions, while other accounts raise operational concerns primarily centered on dining sanitation and responsiveness. Positive comments focus on the admission process, individualized care coordination, and a clinical team described as professional and knowledgeable. Several families highlighted a dedicated case manager and a compassionate chaplain, and many noted attentive updates and clear ongoing communication during transitions.

    Care and staff: Overall clinical care is perceived positively by numerous reviewers. Direct-care staff are frequently described as courteous, caring, and friendly, and the medical team is characterized as professional and knowledgeable. At the same time, reviewers indicate variability in staff conduct and responsiveness; some accounts indicate significant delays when residents require help with personal-care tasks or feeding. This pattern suggests that while trained and compassionate staff are available, operational consistency—especially response times to requests for assistance—may be uneven.

    Dining and sanitation: Several comments raise systemic concerns about kitchen and food-safety practices. Referenced problems point to gaps in sanitation controls and pest management in food-preparation and storage areas, and one review noted an external inspection-related visit. These items collectively indicate a need for stronger, consistently applied food-safety and pest-control procedures. Prospective families should ask about recent inspection outcomes, routine sanitation audits, and corrective actions taken by management.

    Facilities and activities: The physical environment receives commendations for comfort and maintenance in common areas; reviewers used terms indicating the facility is comfortable and professionally kept. There is limited direct commentary about recreational programming and activities in the available summaries, which suggests activity offerings were not the dominant concern or highlight for reviewers. Those seeking detailed activity schedules and engagement levels should request program information during a visit.

    Management and communication: Admissions and transition processes are often described as proactive and supportive, with specific praise for case management and family communication. However, the facility appears to struggle with consistent operational execution in certain areas (notably kitchen sanitation and response times). The coexistence of strong coordination on admission and casework with lapses in day-to-day operational consistency suggests management priorities that emphasize transitions and family communication but may need to reinforce frontline supervision and quality-control practices.

    Notable patterns and considerations: The overall pattern is one of uneven performance—strong interpersonal care and administrative support paired with operational gaps around food-safety, pest control, and timely personal-care responses. For families evaluating this facility, recommended follow-up topics include current staffing levels and shift coverage, average response times for personal-care requests, recent sanitation inspection reports and remediation steps, and examples of how management audits and enforces kitchen and housekeeping protocols. Those elements will help clarify whether the facility’s strengths in care coordination and staff compassion are matched by consistent operational standards in everyday resident services.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Western Maryland hospital is located at 1500 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD, 21742.

    About Western Maryland hospital

    Western Maryland Hospital Center is a state-owned senior care facility located in Hagerstown, Maryland. This small center consists of 63 beds and operates as part of the larger healthcare community in the region. It stands as an individual entity and is not affiliated with a continuing care retirement community. Residents receiving care at this location have access to programs funded by both Medicare and Medicaid, making it a resource for individuals seeking support through these federal and state assistance programs.

    This facility primarily serves those in need of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and longer-term care support. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, which makes it accessible for a wide range of financial and medical situations. While the center is not specifically categorized within a specialized Alzheimer’s care wing or dementia program, it accommodates residents with diverse health needs, helping them navigate post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing care. Original Medicare is generally available for short-term rehabilitation for up to 100 days after certain qualifying hospital stays, after which Medicaid or personal resources may cover ongoing care.

    Regular state inspections and assessments have been conducted at the Western Maryland Hospital Center to ensure health and safety standards are maintained. These evaluations include a close review of areas such as food preparation, transfer and discharge processes, and the timely development of individualized care plans. The most recent inspection cycle, as of June 2019, reported on the facility’s efforts in timely communication regarding transfers or discharges and the preparation and implementation of care plans tailored to each resident’s unique needs.

    Despite its modest size, the center plays an important role in the regional care network, offering skilled nursing care in an environment geared toward rehabilitation and support for individuals with complex, ongoing health care needs. The facility has maintained a record that reflects its performance in adhering to established health and safety benchmarks. There have been no fines or denials of payment in the most recent years, indicating consistent operational standards. With its participation in both Medicare and Medicaid, Western Maryland Hospital Center represents a supportive option for those seeking rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care in the Hagerstown area.

    People often ask...

    Western Maryland hospital offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1500 Pennsylvania Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742.

    No, Western Maryland hospital does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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