Bedford Court Healthcare Cent.
3701 International Drive · Silver Spring, MD · 20906 · 3015982900
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Sunrise Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 22, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
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.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
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.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2020
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 11, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2020
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 11, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2019
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.
Corrected May 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2019
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.
Corrected May 15, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B April 11, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215246 · certified since January 27, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.