The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Forestville Healthcare Center
Registered name: Forestville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
FORESTVILLE, MD · Medicare-certified · 162 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Forestville Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is 3.36 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1. It has no fines in the last 24 months, but there is a recent abuse citation and recent inspection issues involving pain management, a qualified full-time social worker, and resident/family group rights.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3581 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3581.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.37
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.09
- Nurse aides
- 1.90
- Weekend nursing
- 3.02
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 40%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.3%15.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.2%3.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9%4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20%23.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17.3%17.1%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.2%13.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.5%19.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.6%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.7%92.6%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
73%84.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 850 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide effective staff training and communication for direct care workers. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 941 — 42 CFR §483.95 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,039 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 23 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,039 in total fines.
- $16,039
Federal fine
Jun 3, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 120 homes · 3.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 151 residents on an average day (93% of 162 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 55 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.