SLIGO CREEK HEALTHCARE (TAKOMA PARK, MD) has a 3 of 5 star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. Staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.36 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day), and it has had $12,740 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: October 21, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $12,740recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3577.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.61
Licensed practical nurses
0.76
Nurse aides
1.98
Weekend nursing
3.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
5.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.4%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
3.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
80.9%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
40.8%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
18.1%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
20.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,740 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 23 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,740 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Oct 21, 2025
$12,740
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 20, 2025
17 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of ENGAGE HEALTHCARE · 5 homes · 1.8 stars avg
Occupancy
95 residents on an average day (93% of 102 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 26 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.