Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Kensington, MD has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty, including $95,975 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is 3 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.30 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1 hours.
Last inspection: February 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $95,975recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3034.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.57
Licensed practical nurses
0.82
Nurse aides
1.92
Weekend nursing
2.89
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.7%21.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.4%7.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.9%2.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0.8%0.8%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.8%10.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.1%10.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
3.9%4.1%No change
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
12.7%29.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7%2.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
67.9%93.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—70.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
52.1%66.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 850 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure resident rooms met each resident’s needs. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 910 — 42 CFR §483.90 — 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 $44,430 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $51,545 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $95,975 in total fines.
Federal fine
Feb 9, 2026
$44,430
Federal fine
Oct 2, 2024
$51,545
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
126.9 residents on an average day (91% of 140 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
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.