23 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
23 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Rockville, MD
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 23 recent health deficiencies with 23 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
303 Adclare Road, Rockville, MD
(301) 279-9000
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
100
Certified beds
Average residents
86
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Sterling Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.39
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.15
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.24
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.36
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.3
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.2
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.9%
8.1 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.6%
3.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 20.2% |
21.4%
1.2 pts better
|
11.4%
8.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.5% |
5.7%
0.2 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.7% |
16.1%
4.4 pts better
|
19.6%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
15.3%
14.1 pts better
|
16.7%
15.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.0% |
26.6%
16.6 pts better
|
16.3%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.8% |
22.9%
5.1 pts better
|
14.9%
2.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
1.5%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 34.2% |
25.4%
8.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
14.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.4% |
6.3%
3.9 pts better
|
5.1%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.0% |
78.4%
19.6 pts better
|
81.7%
16.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.8% |
9.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.3%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.3% |
80.6%
17.7 pts better
|
79.7%
18.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.3% |
21.2%
0.9 pts better
|
23.9%
3.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (7 deficiencies)
23 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (7 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-04-02
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 2025-04-02
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 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-11
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2025-04-02
Fire Safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2019-10-01
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-10-01
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-10-01
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 2018-09-19
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2018-09-19
Inspection history
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-02-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-02-24
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2026-02-24
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-02-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-02-24
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-02-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-02-24
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-02-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-02-24
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 2025-02-24
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-24
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 2025-02-24
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-02-24
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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