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.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 4 homesProvider 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
- 1WICOMICO NURSING HOME4.0WICOMICO NURSING HOME · Medium
- 2ANCHORAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER2.0COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large
- 3BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER1.0MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large
- 4DEER'S HEAD CENTER1.0STATE OF MARYLAND CENTRAL PAYROLL BUREAU · Medium
All homes in Salisbury
| WICOMICO NURSING HOME WICOMICO NURSING HOME · Medium · Government | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| ANCHORAGE HEALTHCARE CENTER COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| BAY HARBOR POST ACUTE HEALTHCARE CENTER MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| DEER'S HEAD CENTER STATE OF MARYLAND CENTRAL PAYROLL BUREAU · Medium · Government | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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