Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2021-02-25 | 6 | 2021-02-25 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2019-07-03 | 4 | 2019-07-03 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2018-05-14 | 13 | 2018-05-14 | 4 |
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
5550 Tuckerman Lane · North Bethesda, MD 20852 · Montgomery County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2021-02-25 | 6 | 2021-02-25 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | 2019-07-03 | 4 | 2019-07-03 | 1 |
| Cycle 3 | 2018-05-14 | 13 | 2018-05-14 | 4 |
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-19 · complaintPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-19 · complaintNot 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-19 · complaintEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-19 · complaintProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-19 · complaintRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-29 · complaintProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-02-26Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-31Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-03-31Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-31Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-31Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-07-31Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-05-08Honor 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Implement 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2018-06-15Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.
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