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TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

5550 TUCKERMAN LANE, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852

Operator

QUINTO NEXGEN · 44 facilities

Provider number (CCN)
215320
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
41
Phone
(301) 897-8566
CMS data as of
July 1, 2026
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What the records show

CMS rates TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 of 5 for health inspections, 3 of 5 for staffing, 5 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 23 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2021. CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the covered period.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — top tier inspection record.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
 1.13 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 23
Outstanding 0
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 0
CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
Overall: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Health inspection: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Quality: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Staffing: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
 84/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on August 7, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

This facility1.13 hrs
MD median0.70 hrs
National average0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 22.2% · Total nursing staff turnover: 35.7%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed July 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 215320 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

23 deficiencies found. 23 corrected. None involved actual harm.

Most recent inspection (February 25, 2021)

D Potential harm — isolated F0773 Status: Corrected

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 26, 2021

D Potential harm — isolated F0605 Status: Corrected

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 19, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0627 Status: Corrected

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 19, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0628 Status: Corrected

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 19, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0551 Status: Corrected

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 19, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0620 Status: Corrected

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 19, 2025

Inspection cycle 2 (July 3, 2019)

D Potential harm — isolated F0908 Status: Corrected

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2019

D Potential harm — isolated F0610 Status: Corrected

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 29, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2019

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2019

Inspection cycle 3 (May 14, 2018)

B No harm — pattern F0867 Status: Corrected

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

C No harm — widespread F0814 Status: Corrected

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

D Potential harm — isolated F0757 Status: Corrected

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

D Potential harm — isolated F0759 Status: Corrected

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

E Potential harm — pattern F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

D Potential harm — isolated F0678 Status: Corrected

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

E Potential harm — pattern F0842 Status: Corrected

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

B No harm — pattern F0655 Status: Corrected

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

B No harm — pattern F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

D Potential harm — isolated F0578 Status: Corrected

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

D Potential harm — isolated F0580 Status: Corrected

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 15, 2018

Fines and Enforcement Actions

CMS lists no fines and no payment denials for TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in the enforcement records covering the last three years, as published in the file processed July 1, 2026.

Ownership and Contact Information

Facility name
TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
Legal business name
TUCKERMAN OPERATOR LLC
Address
5550 TUCKERMAN LANE, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852
Phone
(301) 897-8566
Provider number (CCN)
215320
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Operator
QUINTO NEXGEN · 44 facilities
Medicare/Medicaid certified since
April 10, 1998
Official record
CMS Care Compare profile ↗
Details verified against CMS data dated
July 1, 2026

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