Nursing homes in Oakland, MD
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Oakland, part of the Garrett area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.3★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Families searching for long-term care in Oakland, Maryland, can evaluate three local nursing homes using the latest data from CMS Care Compare. Facilities within this Garrett County zip code 21550 hold an average overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars. While performance varies across the area, the WVU Medicine-operated Garrett County Subacute Unit stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, currently maintaining a perfect 5-star quality rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2.3★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Oakland
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- DENNETT SNF1 home
- FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE1 home
- WVU MEDICINE1 home
What to look for in Oakland
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 3 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Oakland
| GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT WVU MEDICINE · Small · For Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| DENNETT REHAB CENTER DENNETT SNF · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| OAKLAND NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
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