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Sligo Creek Healthcare
7525 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 102 beds, Sligo Creek Healthcare serves Takoma Park in Montgomery County, Maryland and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1999.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maryland median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (32, 6, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 47.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $13K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 35.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Montgomery Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 48 | 40 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 47.1 | 39.8 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.6% | 34.8% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,740 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (34 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 20 Feb 2025, 20 Nov 2020.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×35 E ×5 F ×2 B ×2 C ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jul 2026 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Nov 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0887 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0585 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0838 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2020 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2020 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2020 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2020 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 21 Dec 2020 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | C | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | C | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0838 | 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. | C | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
| 10 May 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | B | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | Fine | $12,740 | |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Payment denial | — | 17 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.6%, RNs 21.4%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.4% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.0% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.4% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Chain: Engage Healthcare (5 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Montgomery County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Court Healthcare Cent. | Silver Spring | 60 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 46.7 | — | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Complete Care At Wheaton | Wheaton | 116 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 31.9 | — | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Friends Nursing Home | Sandy Spring | 82 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 23.2 | $23K | 26 May 2026 |
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Rockville | 558 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 5.6 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Ingleside At King Farm | Rockville | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 42.2 | — | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Maplewood Park Place | Bethesda | 31 | 5 | 5 | — | 5 | 16.1 | — | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Montcare At Bethesda | Bethesda | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 23.3 | — | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Montcare At Potomac | Potomac | 168 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 12.5 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
All 34 facilities in Montgomery County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sligo Creek Healthcare been cited for?
48 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Sligo Creek Healthcare been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Sligo Creek Healthcare compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sligo Creek Healthcare?
It is part of the Engage Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sligo Creek Healthcare last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.