Deficiency Index

Complete Care at Wheaton

Wheaton, Maryland · CCN 215025

35 surveys since 2011, 4 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
253
Surveys
35
Harm or worse
4
Immediate jeopardy
4
The record, 2011–2026
’11’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy4

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file31/35

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
116
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
COMPLETE CARE
County
Montgomery
Medicare-certified since
1967

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
4
Staffing
3
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 43 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Maryland.

Last survey on record

Apr 21, 2026

202 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.383.55
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.79—
Annual nurse turnover41.7%43.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K12.1%L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD3879.2%E612.5%F12.1%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B12.1%C12.1%
CMS’s current file: 48 of the 253 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6844×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F8804×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6563×

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • F6573×

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • F6412×

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Complete Care at Wheaton, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF730Apr 21, 2026

    Based on record reviews and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNAs) were provided with annual performance evaluations and skills competencies. This was found to be evident for 4 (GNA #9, #10, #11, #13) out of 5 GNAs reviewed for performance evaluations and skills competencies reviewed during the recertification and complaint survey. The findings include: During a review of employee files conducted on 04/16/26 at 11:42 AM it was discovered that GNAs #9, #10, #11, and #13 did not have documentation of a current annual performance evaluation and skill competencies. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Apr 21, 2026

    Based on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store and label medications. This was evident in 1 of 1 medication room and 2 of 2 medication carts observed during the recertification survey process.The findings include:On 04/15/2026 at 1:49 PM during an observation conducted with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #20 in the East Wing 1 medication room, the following was observed:Two bags of Heparin (30,000 units/1000 mL Normal Saline) labeled for Resident #8 were stored in the medication room refrigerator. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF657Apr 10, 2025

    Based on surveyor record review, interviews with facility staff and Residents, it was determined that the facility failed to revise Resident care plans and conduct timely care plan meetings. This was found to be evident in 4 (Resident #10, 41, 93, and 106) out of 4 Residents reviewed for timing and revision of care planning. The findings include: 1) On the initial tour of the facility 03/31/2025 at 09:58 AM Resident #10 stated that he/she remembered attending one care plan meeting last summer and does not recall having received invitations for care plan meetings. Resident stated, I have been here for 2 years. A care plan is a document that outlines a person's healthcare or support needs, how those needs will be met, and by whom. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF657Mar 12, 2021

    Based on surveyor review of the clinical record and interviews with residents and facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure interdisciplinary care conferences, including the participation of residents. This finding was evident for 2 of 23 residents selected during the survey (Resident #64 and #73). In addition, the facility failed to ensure the revision of a comprehensive plan of care for Resident #67. This finding was evident for 1 of 23 residents selected during the survey. The findings include: 1a. On 03-08-2021 at 3:30 PM surveyor interview with Resident #64 revealed that the resident had not been invited or attended an interdisciplinary care plan conference for some time now. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF689Mar 12, 2021

    Based on surveyor review of the clinical record, surveyor observations, and interviews with residents and facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision for 1 of 6 residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #30). This finding was identified during the investigation of the facility reported incident MD 309. The findings include: The surveyor made four separate observations of Resident #30 on 03-08-2021 at 5:11 PM , 03-09-2021 at 6:38 PM, 03-10-2020 at 2:46 PM, and 03-12-2021 at 6:45 AM. […]

Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 253 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Apr 21, 2026Standard6 findings
  • Apr 10, 2025Standard and complaint20 findings
  • Mar 12, 2021Standard and complaint17 findings
  • May 31, 2019Standard and complaint13 findings · 1 harm
  • Mar 14, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 29, 2018Complaint3 findings
  • Sep 17, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 26, 2018Complaint1 finding
Show the 27 earlier surveys
  • May 25, 2018Standard and complaint18 findings
  • Dec 18, 2017Complaint4 findings
  • Jun 29, 2017Standard and complaint24 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 23, 2017Complaint4 findings
  • Jan 5, 2017Complaint5 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 8, 2016Complaint5 findings
  • Aug 16, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 14, 2016Standard and complaint38 findings
  • Jan 13, 2016Complaint5 findings
  • Jun 2, 2015Standard18 findings
  • Feb 5, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Jan 2, 2015Complaint3 findings
  • Nov 14, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 29, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 22, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 25, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 28, 2014Standard and complaint18 findings
  • Jun 17, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • May 13, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 14, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 12, 2013—1 finding
  • Nov 14, 2013—1 finding
  • Aug 9, 2013—10 findings
  • Feb 12, 2013—1 finding
  • Sep 25, 2012—13 findings
  • Oct 4, 2011—3 findings
  • Apr 13, 2011—4 findings · 1 harm

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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