Fox Chase Healthcare
2015 East-West Highway · Silver Spring, MD · 20910 · 3015872400
87 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Engage Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (65 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
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 June 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 10, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2025
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 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 10, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215197 · certified since September 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.