Last verified: October 2026
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven is a 79-bed licensed nursing home in Sykesville, Carroll County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 06001 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 79 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 79 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 39 (49% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | ACTS COMMUNITIES OF MARYLAND, INC. |
| Chain | ACTS RETIREMENT-LIFE COMMUNITIES (27 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | January 5, 1981 |
| CMS certification number | 215130 |
| Address | 7200 Third Avenue, Sykesville, MD 21784 (Carroll County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 795-8800 |
What is Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Carroll County nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (3 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven, on July 23, 2026, produced 6 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (3), Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (1), Administration Deficiencies (1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| July 23, 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard |
| July 23, 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| July 23, 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| July 23, 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard |
| July 23, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | C | Standard |
How well is Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven staffed?
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven reports 4.28 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.55 registered-nurse hours and 2.05 nurse-aide hours; the median for Carroll County nursing homes is 4.04 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 1.12 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 59% and RN turnover 67%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven in the last three years.
How does Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven compare with other nursing homes near Sykesville?
By size, Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven ranks 5 of 10 nursing homes in Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Lutheran Village | Westminster | 72 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 6 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View | Manchester | 109 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 4 |
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy | Mount Airy | 62 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 10 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor | Sykesville | 118 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 25 |
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc | Taneytown | 63 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 11 |
| Atlee Hill Health And Rehab Center | Westminster | 60 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 19 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Sykesville and Eldersburg.
What should families ask before choosing Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven?
Start from Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 59% means many caregivers are new.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 06001 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 4 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.
