Last verified: October 2026
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 96-bed licensed nursing home in Crownsville, Anne Arundel County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 02008 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 96 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 96 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 65 (68% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | CROWNSVILLE HEALTH CARE LLC |
| Chain | FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE (66 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | November 11, 1991 |
| CMS certification number | 215236 |
| Address | 1454 Fairfield Loop Road, Crownsville, MD 21032 (Anne Arundel County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 923-6820 |
What is Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Anne Arundel County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, on November 21, 2025, produced 19 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (4), Environmental Deficiencies (4), Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint |
| March 23, 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. | D | Complaint |
| March 23, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| November 21, 2025 | 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 |
| November 21, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
How well is Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center staffed?
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.50 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.60 registered-nurse hours and 1.76 nurse-aide hours; the median for Anne Arundel County nursing homes is 3.61 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.35 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 31% and RN turnover 29%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 1 fine(s) totaling $51,597 for Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $51,597 |
How does Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center compare with other nursing homes near Crownsville?
By size, Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center ranks 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel | Gambrills | 110 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Complete Care At Annapolis | Annapolis | 97 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 8 |
| Future Care Chesapeake | Arnold | 154 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Ginger Cove | Annapolis | 55 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 1 |
| Marley Neck Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Glen Burnie | 95 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 17 |
| South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center | Edgewater | 111 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 18 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Anne Arundel County.
What should families ask before choosing Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Read the CMS record for Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the November 21, 2025 survey's 19 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Short-stay quality (4 stars) and long-stay quality (3 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 02008 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 2 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.
