Nursing homes in Salisbury, MD

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Salisbury, part of the Wicomico area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Salisbury, Maryland, located in the heart of Wicomico County, currently features four state-licensed nursing facilities serving residents across the 21801 and 21804 ZIP codes. According to official data from CMS Care Compare, these locations hold an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. While no facilities in the city currently maintain a perfect 5-star rating, Wicomico Nursing Home stands out as the highest-rated option locally with 4 stars.

Homes
4
Avg overall
2★
-1.1 vs national
Avg staffing
2.8★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
1 (25%)
3
0 (0%)
2
1 (25%)
1
2 (50%)

Provider mix in Salisbury

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Salisbury

  • 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is WICOMICO NURSING HOME at 4★.
  • 3 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Salisbury

  1. 1
    WICOMICO NURSING HOME
    WICOMICO NURSING HOME · Medium
    4.0
  2. 2
    ANCHORAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER
    COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large
    2.0
  3. 3
    BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER
    MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large
    1.0
  4. 4
    DEER'S HEAD CENTER
    STATE OF MARYLAND CENTRAL PAYROLL BUREAU · Medium
    1.0

All homes in Salisbury

WICOMICO NURSING HOME
WICOMICO NURSING HOME · Medium · Government
4.04043
ANCHORAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER
COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large · For Profit
2.02033
BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER
MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit
1.01034
DEER'S HEAD CENTER
STATE OF MARYLAND CENTRAL PAYROLL BUREAU · Medium · Government
1.02013

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