Wilson Health Care Center
Gaithersburg, Maryland · CCN 215099
28 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 155
- Surveys
- 28
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 285
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- ASBURY COMMUNITIES
- County
- Montgomery
- Medicare-certified since
- 1975
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 4
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 100 facilities with 128 or more beds in Maryland.
Last survey on record
May 1, 2026
192 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 | 4.12 | 4.07 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.06 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 13.5% | 32.9% |
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 | D2674.3% | E617.1% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B25.7% | C12.9% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5782×
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.
- F6232×
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F6842×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Wilson Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF867Aug 21, 2026
Based on record reviews and staff interviews, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to identify, track, analyze, and implement effective performance improvement plans to address a pervasive, year-long rodent infestation that directly impacted environmental quality, sanitation, and resident well-being. Specifically, despite documented pest sightings that surged to fifty-two in a single month and required repeated facility-wide extermination clean-outs over a twelve-month period, the QAPI committee failed to recognize the ongoing pest infestation as a critical systemic failure that required formal committee review, tracking, and root-cause analysis until the issue was brought to their attention by the survey team.Findings include:On 8/20/26 at… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Aug 21, 2026
Based on observations, record reviews, residents and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility remained free of pests and rodents. This was evidenced by a widespread, and continuous mouse infestation throughout the four-floor facility spanning from August 2025 through August 2026, which peaked at fifty-two documented sightings in a single month. The facility failed to enforce consistent logging and reporting mechanisms, failed to ensure effective environmental and structural vector controls were executed, failed to train frontline nursing and direct care staff on reporting protocols, and allowed severe pest activity to persist in resident living areas, common dining areas, and food service spaces, which directly impacted… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Apr 10, 2025
Based on medical record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that: 1) staff accurately documented if a resident exhibited side effects while receiving anti anxiety medications; 2) staff accurately documented a resident's Treatment Administration Record; 3) staff accurately documented side effects of antipsychotic and anticoagulant medications; 4) antipsychotic medication monitoring on the treatment administration record (TAR) was documented to reflect resident status; 5) resident medical records accurately reflect a resident's status; and 6) resident's medical records were complete and accurately reflects the residents advance directive status. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF578May 1, 2026
Based on record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's right to formulate an advance directive and to have a properly identified and authorized representative make healthcare decisions was maintained for 1 (Resident #15) of 4 residents reviewed for advanced directives during the annual survey. Findings include: On 04/28/2026 at 9:32 AM, an initial review of Resident #15's medical record revealed the resident had two incapacity certifications dated 6/28/24 and 7/10/24. There were 2 individuals noted to be making decisions for the resident, one was a niece of the resident, and the other was a friend who had Financial Power of Attorney. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF583May 1, 2026
Based on record review, facility investigative materials, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the confidentiality and protection of a resident's medical record from unauthorized disclosure. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #138) reviewed as part of facility-reported incident investigations during the recertification/complaint survey.The facility implemented corrective actions prior to the start of the survey. Surveyor verification of the facility's corrective measures determined that the deficient practice had been corrected. Therefore, this deficiency is cited as past noncompliance with a compliance date of 07/03/2025. The findings include:HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, a U.S. […]
Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 155 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 21, 2026Complaint2 findings
- May 1, 2026Standard and complaint6 findings
- Apr 10, 2025Standard8 findings
- Jan 29, 2025Complaint5 findings
- Mar 13, 2020Standard9 findings
- Jun 25, 2019Complaint1 finding
- May 24, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Apr 10, 2019Complaint1 finding
Show the 20 earlier surveys
- Feb 1, 2019Standard and complaint9 findings
- Aug 3, 2018Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 30, 2018Standard and complaint10 findings
- Jun 20, 2017Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 17, 2017Standard and complaint16 findings
- Nov 1, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Apr 15, 2016Standard and complaint6 findings
- Jan 28, 2016Complaint3 findings
- Jun 29, 2015Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- May 14, 2015Standard and complaint15 findings
- Apr 21, 2014Standard8 findings
- Mar 5, 2014Complaint2 findings
- May 8, 2013—5 findings
- Sep 14, 2012—2 findings
- Sep 12, 2012—1 finding
- Apr 24, 2012—10 findings
- Jan 19, 2012—3 findings
- Nov 21, 2011—3 findings
- Aug 2, 2011—3 findings
- Mar 11, 2011—16 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.
Deficiency Index is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by CMS, Medicare, or any government agency. About this data · Report a correction