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7200 Third Avenue Sykesville, MD 21784 · Carroll County
All 3 nursing homes in Sykesville, MD (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 215130 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.28 hours per resident per day at Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven, above the Maryland median of 3.70 (US median: 3.72). About 1.55 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.74 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 59.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Maryland median 40.9%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven: Medicare and Medicaid
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Maryland's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 23, 2026 and found 6 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 24 citations at Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven across 3 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on June 2, 2022. The most common areas cited were resident rights (6) and quality of life and care (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, June 2, 2022). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 23, 2026 · 6 citations
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor 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.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
July 18, 2025 · 11 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
June 2, 2022 · 7 citations, includes actual harm
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Questions to ask on a tour of Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on June 2, 2022 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 18, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Nursing staff turnover was 59.4% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- The home averages about 49% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 1.0 mi
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10.3 mi
Northwest Hospital Center RandallstownEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 4h 11m for patients treated and sent home
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12.1 mi
Howard County General Hospital ColumbiaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 4h 26m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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