Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-25 · Fire 2025-04-25
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Silver Spring, MD
Althea Woodland Nursing Home
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 18 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1000 Daleview Drive, Silver Spring, MD
(301) 434-2646
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
50
Certified beds
Average residents
46
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.44
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.04
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.36
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.84
All reported nurse hours · state 3.87 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.49
RN + LPN hours · state 1.72 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.64
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.46 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.38
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.61 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.05
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.46
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.96
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.41% |
10.72%
1.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 5.97% |
| Discharge to community | 37.13% |
50.57%
13.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 28 · Observed rate 21.43% · Lower 95% interval 22.59% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.39 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 12 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 100% |
8.2%
91.8 pts better
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 53 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 24% |
42%
18 pts worse
|
Numerator 12 · Denominator 50 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.3
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.2
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.4 · Observed 0.4 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.5% |
91.9%
6.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
7.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 74.4% · Q2 92.7% · Q3 87.8% · Q4 87.5% · 4Q avg 85.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.5% |
96.6%
1.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 95.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
2.3%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
21.4%
21.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
5.7%
1.9 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 7.7% · 4Q avg 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.4% |
16.1%
3.7 pts better
|
19.6%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.6% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 9.8% · Q4 15.4% · 4Q avg 12.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 31.5% |
15.3%
16.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
14.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 42.3% · Q2 30.0% · Q3 27.3% · Q4 23.8% · 4Q avg 31.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 26.5% |
26.6%
0.1 pts better
|
16.3%
10.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 45.5% · 4Q avg 26.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.1% |
22.9%
3.8 pts better
|
14.9%
4.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.2% · Q2 19.4% · Q3 20.6% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 19.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.3% |
0.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.3% |
1.5%
2.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.4% |
25.4%
8 pts better
|
19.8%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.6% · Q2 7.6% · Q3 14.6% · Q4 26.3% · 4Q avg 17.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.3% |
6.3%
1 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 7.5% · Q4 8.6% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 54.4% |
78.4%
24 pts worse
|
81.7%
27.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 54.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-04-09 · Fire 2021-04-09
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-07-11 · Fire 2019-07-11
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-11-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-11-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-11-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-07-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-11-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-11-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-11-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-07-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-11-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-11-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K342 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
K525 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.
Corrected 2025-07-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-09
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-09
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2021-06-06
C · Minimal harm
2021-04-09
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2021-06-06
C · Minimal harm
2021-04-09
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2021-06-06
C · Minimal harm
2021-04-09
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2021-06-06
C · Minimal harm
2021-04-09
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-06-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2019-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-09-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-08-21
C · Minimal harm
2019-07-11
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-09-19
B · Minimal harm
2019-07-11
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2019-08-21
B · Minimal harm
2019-07-11
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2019-07-31
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-25
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-02
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2024-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-02
F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2024-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-02
F661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-10-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-09
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2021-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-09
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-04-09
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-06-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2019-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2019-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2019-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2019-09-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-07-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-09-10
C · Minimal harm
2019-07-11
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2019-09-10
B · Minimal harm
2019-07-11
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-09-10
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Meyer, Philip
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Meyer, Toni
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Meyer, Philip
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Meyer, Philip
Corporate Director · Individual
Meyer, Philip
Corporate Officer · Individual
Meyer, Philip
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Individual
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