Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
North Bethesda, Maryland · CCN 215320
22 surveys since 2010, 1 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
- 101
- Surveys
- 22
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 41
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES
- County
- Montgomery
- Medicare-certified since
- 1998
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=8, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Nov 5, 2025
369 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.84 | 3.93 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.13 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 35.7% | 42.5% |
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
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1356.5% | E626.1% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B313.0% | C14.3% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F5511×
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
- F5781×
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.
- F5801×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F6051×
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF887Oct 8, 2021
Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement policies and procedures for COVID-19 immunization for residents and staff. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors in the facility. Findings include: During the entrance conference with the Director of Nursing (DON) on 10/7/2021 at 11:20 AM, surveyors requested a copy of the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy & Procedures. DON submitted a documentation name 'COVID-19 Mitigation and Response Plan' on 10/7/2021 at 12:15 PM. However, COVID-19 Mitigation and Response Plan did not contained COVID- 19 Vaccination Policy and Procedures. On 10/8/2021 at 1:46 PM, an interview was conducted with DON. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF627Nov 5, 2025
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility discharged a resident without an appropriate reason and failed to appropriately document the discharge of a resident. This was evident for 2 (#3 and #4) of 2 residents reviewed for an inappropriate discharge. The findings include:Hospice care - focuses on the care, comfort, and quality of life of a person with a serious illness who is approaching the end of life. It is a service covered under Medicare Part A, but if a resident is in a nursing facility, they may have to pay room and board. Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) is issued to a resident when their Medicare Part A coverage is going to end. Medicare Part A designates a certain number of days it will cover a stay in a nursing home. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628Nov 5, 2025
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to issue a 30-day notice to residents when they planned to discharge them. This was evident for 2 (#3 and #4) of 2 residents reviewed for an inappropriate discharge. The findings include:Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) is issued to a resident when their Medicare Part A coverage is going to end. Medicare Part A designates a certain number of days it will cover a stay in a nursing home. 1. A medical record review for Resident #3 on 10/28/25 at 9:44 AM revealed the Social Services Director (SSD) wrote on 6/16/25 that she attempted to issue a Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (NOMNC) with the last date of coverage as 6/18/25 and a discharge date of 6/19/25. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF551Nov 5, 2025
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to honor the wishes of the resident representative and allow the resident to stay at the facility while receiving hospice services. This was evident for 1 (#3) of 2 residents reviewed for discharge. The findings include:An interview with Resident #3's representative (RR) on 10/30/25 at 1:39 PM revealed that they were informed by the Social Services Director (SSD) the facility wanted to discharge the resident because they were unable to provide hospice services at the facility. The RR reported that s/he told facility staff they wanted the resident to stay at the facility and receive hospice care instead of taking the resident home. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF605Nov 5, 2025
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure that residents were free of chemical restraints and that PRN (as needed medications) psychotropics were limited to 14 days. This was evident for 1 (#4) of 2 residents reviewed for discharge. The findings include:A review of the transferring facility's medication list for Resident #4 on 11/4/25 at 11:00 AM revealed the resident was on quetiapine (an antipsychotic medication) for sundowning since 3/12/25 and lorazepam as needed every 8 hours for anxiety since 5/16/25. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 101 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Nov 5, 2025Complaint5 findings
- Apr 25, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Oct 8, 2021Infection control1 finding
- Feb 25, 2021Standard and complaint1 finding
- Jul 3, 2019Standard3 findings
- Oct 12, 2018Complaint1 finding
- May 14, 2018Standard13 findings
- Jan 22, 2018Complaint2 findings
Show the 14 earlier surveys
- Nov 27, 2017Complaint2 findings
- Jun 7, 2017Standard and complaint3 findings
- Feb 8, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Jun 10, 2016Standard and complaint14 findings
- Aug 20, 2015Standard3 findings
- Feb 3, 2015Complaint2 findings
- Nov 24, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Aug 11, 2014Standard13 findings
- Mar 6, 2014Complaint2 findings
- Oct 17, 2013—2 findings · 1 harm
- Aug 1, 2013—9 findings
- Aug 27, 2012—4 findings
- Sep 13, 2011—8 findings
- Sep 16, 2010—10 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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