Harmony Suites Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
13908 New Hampshire Avenue · Silver Spring, MD · 20904 · 3015986000
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $48,529 |
Inspection citations (60 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 4, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
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 April 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 4, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 4, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 March 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 4, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 4, 2025 | Fine | $48,529 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215065 · certified since April 1, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.