Sligo Creek Healthcare
7525 Carroll Avenue · Takoma Park, MD · 20912 · 3012704200
102 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Engage Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,740 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 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 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · 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 April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 21, 2025 | Fine | $12,740 |
| February 20, 2025 | Payment Denial | 17 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215327 · certified since December 9, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.