Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing home in Oakland, MD
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 18, 2026Sources
The short version
This is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation setting where the pay picture is documented in public postings: Indeed-reported averages near $34.72 an hour for RNs and $28.33 for LPNs, plus a $5,000 sign-on for full-time LPNs starting on or before September 30, 2026.
Employer research, Sep 18, 2026
A newly hired full-time LPN starting on or before September 30, 2026 is offered a $5,000 sign-on bonus, posted on the center's own careers page.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-18Source: oaklandnursingandrehab.comIndeed's reported averages put RN pay around $34.72 an hour and LPN pay around $28.33 an hour here, which gives you a number to test against in your interview.
If you are moving hereSources
Some staff describe a friendly floor with real teamwork and leadership that steps in on bullying — worth asking your interviewer to name an example.
For new gradsSources
Nursing here
Benefits
The one benefit stated publicly is the $5,000 sign-on bonus for newly hired full-time LPNs who start on or before September 30, 2026; ask about health coverage, PTO, and shift differentials, since those are not posted.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse (RN) job posting wage range
As of 2026-09-18
- Hourly pay
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) job posting wage range
As of 2026-09-18
- Hourly pay
$34.72/hr
Registered Nurse estimated average hourly rate (Indeed reported)
As of 2026-09-18
- Hourly pay
$28.33/hr
Licensed Practical Nurse estimated average hourly rate (Indeed reported)
As of 2026-09-18
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000.00
Sign-on bonus for newly hired full-time LPN starting on or before Sept 30, 2026
As of 2026-09-18
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing shortages and mandatory extended shifts
- Staff report severe understaffing leading to mandatory 16-hour shifts, missed breaks, and heavy resident loads.
Sources
As of 2024-10-17Source: indeed.com- Teamwork and supportive culture
- Some leadership staff report strong teamwork, a friendly atmosphere, and protection from workplace bullying.
Sources
The hard parts
Staff reviews describe severe understaffing, mandatory 16-hour shifts, missed breaks, and heavy resident loads — ask what the current LPN and RN assignment looks like on nights and weekends before you sign.
Sources
As of 2024-10-17Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Oakland, MD
Oakland sits in the mountains of Western Maryland, a quiet small town framed by forested ridges and cool highland air. Nearby Deep Creek Lake draws seasonal visitors for boating and hiking. For an RN seeking a slower pace and close-knit rural community, Oakland offers a peaceful Appalachian backdrop far from city bustle.
Browse roles in Oakland- State price level · Maryland
- 5% above the national average
- State index 105.0 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Current openings at Oakland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- LPN
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Oakland-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center-Grantsville-MD-Reviews-EI_IE2938513.0,41_IL.42,56_IC1153502.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026-09-18
- glassdoor.com/Salary/Oakland-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center-Salaries-E2938513.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026-09-18
- indeed.com/cmp/Oakland-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center/locations/MD/Oakland
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-18
- indeed.com/cmp/Oakland-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Center
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-09-18
- oaklandnursingandrehab.com/career
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-18
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