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HomeMarylandTurtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

3000 Mccomas Avenue, Kensington, MD 208953019330060WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.8on Google(78 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
140
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $80,425

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Google users rate it 2.8/5 based on 78 reviews

• Has 140 certified beds with an average of 131 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 25 deficiencies (inspected Feb 27, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $80,425 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.45 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 34.2%

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Maryland median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Maryland median
Montgomery County 65+
170,697
16.2% of county
County Population
1,056,910
Montgomery County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Kensington, Maryland with 140 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. The facility scored below average compared to Maryland facilities.

Beds
140
Avg Residents/Day
131
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1971
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Montgomery
Last Inspection
Feb 27, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
25
Weighted Score
248.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (48)

F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Apr 22, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0944Potential for Harm

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0946Potential for Harm

Provide training in compliance and ethics.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Feb 9, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0910Potential for Harm

Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0850Potential for Harm

Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.

Survey: Oct 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Oct 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 18 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$80,425
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineFeb 9, 2026
$28,880
FineOct 2, 2024
$51,545

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.01 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.88 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.45 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.03 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.2%
RN Turnover
42.1%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?▾
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Maryland is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center had 25 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 27, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $80,425.
What are the staffing levels at Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?▾
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center provides 3.45 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, 0.88 LPN hours, and 2.01 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.2%.
How many beds does Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have?▾
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has 140 certified beds with an average of 131 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maryland. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?▾
On Google Maps, Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has a rating of 2.8 out of 5 based on 78 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.