Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice
Adamstown, Frederick County, Maryland · CCN 215329 · Non-profit (Corporation) · part of Acts Retirement-Life Communities (27 facilities, chain average 4.7 stars)
CMS rates Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 42 certified beds, 25 residents a day on average. 23 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.32181 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.53535 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.84211 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 11.5% (registered nurses 0%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-02-17 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-02-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-02-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-26 |
| 2024-11-22 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-22 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-22 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2024-11-22 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-13 |
| 2019-08-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0655 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0661 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-17 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acts Communities Of Maryland, Inc. Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Communities Of Maryland, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Management Services, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-03 |
| Acts Retirement-Life Communities Management, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-03 |
| Baker Tilly Advisory Group Lp Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-03 |
| Baker Tilly US LLP Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2024-11-05 |
| U.S. Bank Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-10 |
| Acts Communities Of Maryland, Inc. Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Acquisition And Development Company LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Alliance Management LLC Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Legacy Foundation, Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Retirement Services, Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Retirement-Life Communities Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Signature Community Services Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Bonita Springs Retirement Village Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2024-11-01 |
| Mease Life Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2023-10-01 |
| Acts Communities Of Maryland, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Management Services, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Acts Retirement-Life Communities Management, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-12-31 |
| U.S. Bank Organization | trustee of the snf | — | 2025-07-09 |
| Ahern, Susan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Christiansen, Karen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Fox, Glenn Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Grant, Gerald Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Grant, Jonathan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Grimmel, Eric Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Lakhani, Tasneem Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Valdivia, Peggy Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Christiansen, Karen Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-03-31 |
| Detweiler, Harold Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Forrest, Anne Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Grant, Gerald Individual | corporate director | — | 2020-03-31 |
| Kelly, Michael Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Lawson, Daniel Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Neary, Anne Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Paquette, Ellen Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Ahern, Susan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2021-07-15 |
| Christiansen, Karen Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Fox, Glenn Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-03-31 |
| Grant, Gerald Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Grant, Jonathan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2020-03-31 |
| Valdivia, Peggy Individual | corporate officer | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Ahern, Susan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Fox, Glenn Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Grant, Gerald Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-12-31 |
| Grant, Jonathan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Grimmel, Eric Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Valdivia, Peggy Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-01-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Frederick County.