Deficiency Index

Fairland Center

Silver Spring, Maryland · CCN 215015

40 surveys since 2010, 6 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
257
Surveys
40
Harm or worse
6
Immediate jeopardy
2
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy2

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file33/40

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

The facility

Certified beds
92
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
GENESIS HEALTHCARE
County
Montgomery
Medicare-certified since
1967

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
2
Staffing
2
Quality measures
3

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 31 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Maryland.

Last survey on record

Jul 9, 2026

123 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 day3.753.57
Registered-nurse hours per resident day1.21—
Annual nurse turnover45.7%44.4%

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—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD4575.0%E1118.3%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B23.3%C23.3%
CMS’s current file: 60 of the 257 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.

  • F6583×

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • F7613×

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • F5502×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F5802×

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Fairland Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 27, 2021

    Based on administrative record review, clinical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance with drinking for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for accidents during the survey (Resident #174). The facility's failure resulted in a hot water spill, causing a burn with partial thickness skin loss to Resident #174's right thigh, and was subsequently cited as actual harm. This finding was identified during investigation of facility reported incident #MD 308. The findings include: The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is part of the federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF800May 15, 2026

    Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure cold foods were held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower in accordance with food safety standards. This was identified during the Kitchen Task conducted as part of the Annual/Complaint Survey. This deficiency has the potential to affect all residents.The findings include:On 05/12/2026 at 12:03 PM, this surveyor observed kitchen staff begin the lunch tray line process for residents of the facility. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 15, 2026

    Based on observation, record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure food was stored at appropriate temperatures. This was identified during the Kitchen facility task conducted as part of the annual/complaint survey and has the ability to affect all residents. The findings include:On 05/11/2026 at 8:05 AM, this surveyor observed the thermometer inside the kitchen walk-in freezer. The thermometer read 11 degrees Fahrenheit. Pictures were taken at this time.On 05/11/2026 at 8:27 AM, this surveyor observed the reach-in refrigerator containing milk, yogurt, and juices. The thermometer inside the refrigerator read 51 degrees Fahrenheit. It was also observed that the temperature display on the outside of the refrigerator was set to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842May 15, 2026

    Based on medical record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurate. This was evident for 3 (Resident #1, #2 & #12) of 18 residents reviewed for accurate medical record documentation.The findings include:1. During a review of medical records for Resident #2 on 5/12/2026 at 6:55 AM it was discovered that Resident #2 had an active order that was written on 12/15/2025 to get the Resident Out of bed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.During further review it was discovered that the order did not appear on the Medication Administration Record (MAR), Treatment Administration Record (TAR) or the Geriatric Nursing Assistants Task documentation for Resident #2.During an interview with Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #12 on… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Apr 16, 2025

    Based on observation and interview it was determined the facility 1) failed to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, and 2) failed to provide maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary and comfortable environment. This was evident for 1) 1 floor (second floor) out of 2 floors and 2) 1 of 3 nursing units on the 2nd floor during the facility's recertification/complaint survey. The findings include: 1) On 4/7/25 at 6:57AM surveyors smelled a strong, unpleasant odor in the A wing hallway at which time the closet door was opened and surveyors observed a trash can with bagged trash which was overflowing with several trash bags on top of cardboard trash on the floor of the closet. […]

Read 25 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 25 of 257 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Jul 9, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • May 15, 2026Standard9 findings
  • Nov 20, 2025Complaint4 findings
  • Apr 16, 2025Standard and complaint29 findings
  • Dec 13, 2024Complaint9 findings
  • May 9, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 27, 2021Standard and complaint12 findings · 1 harm
  • Dec 16, 2020Complaint2 findings
Show the 32 earlier surveys
  • Mar 10, 2020Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 11, 2020Complaint2 findings
  • Oct 9, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 16, 2019Standard and complaint10 findings
  • Jun 26, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 5, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • May 15, 2019Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
  • Feb 12, 2019Complaint3 findings
  • Jun 25, 2018Standard18 findings · 1 harm
  • May 1, 2018Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 27, 2018Complaint4 findings
  • Dec 18, 2017Complaint4 findings
  • Jul 21, 2017Standard and complaint11 findings
  • May 9, 2017Complaint3 findings
  • Feb 2, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 27, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 19, 2016Standard and complaint16 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 14, 2015Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Aug 7, 2015Standard12 findings
  • May 18, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 5, 2014Standard and complaint12 findings
  • Jun 17, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 9, 2013—12 findings
  • Jun 26, 2013—1 finding
  • Apr 22, 2013Complaint9 findings · 1 harm
  • Nov 20, 2012—1 finding
  • Sep 25, 2012—1 finding
  • Aug 9, 2012—16 findings
  • Mar 27, 2012—11 findings
  • Oct 14, 2011—1 finding
  • Jun 30, 2011—21 findings
  • Dec 15, 2010—3 findings

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

Comparable facilities

The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.

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