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Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

KENSINGTON, MD · Medicare-certified · 140 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall

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.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.3034 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

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).

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).

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

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $44,430 was recorded.

  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.

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  5. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $51,545 was recorded.

  6. 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.