Shady Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
9701 Medical Center Drive · Rockville, MD · 20850 · 3013151900
154 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (85 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected August 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 May 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 16, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215164 · certified since June 5, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.