7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
North Bethesda, MD
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
5550 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD
(301) 897-8566
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
41
Certified beds
Average residents
34
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Marquis Health Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-04-10
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.08
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.84
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.90
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.49
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.1% |
78.4%
1.7 pts better
|
81.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.9% |
9.9%
3 pts better
|
12.0%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.3%
0.5 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 73.1% |
80.6%
7.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
6.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.6% |
21.2%
2.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2021-03-31
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-03-31
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2019-05-08
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 2018-06-15
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Inspection history
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Health
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Health
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-05-29
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2021-02-26
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-07-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-07-31
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2019-07-31
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-06-15
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 2018-06-15
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2018-06-15
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 2018-06-15
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2018-06-15
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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