Montgomery County, Maryland · Nursing home
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
3000 McComas Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.45 hours Below the state average of 3.87
- Nursing staff who left in a year 34.2% Below the state average of 40.2%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 58 3 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $80,425 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 93.6% of 140 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is a 140-bed nursing home in Kensington, Maryland (Montgomery County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.45 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.87. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $80,425 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day (average)
- 131.0
- Certified since
- 1971 (55 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $80,425 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 21 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 22, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Maryland average is 17.0. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.03 hours per resident on weekends against 3.45 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Maryland average 3.2
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Maryland average 2.9
- Staffing 4 of 5 Maryland average 3.2
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Maryland average 3.9
The vertical line marks the Maryland average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.45 h Maryland average 3.87
- Nurse aides 2.01 h Maryland average 2.12
- Licensed practical nurses 0.88 h Maryland average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.56 h Maryland average 0.84
- All staff, weekends 3.03 h Maryland average 3.47
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Maryland average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover34.2%
- Maryland average40.2%
- Registered nurse turnover42.1%
- Maryland average38.7%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Maryland and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.2% | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.3% | 22.8% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.8% | 92.6% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.6% | 22.2% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 3.7% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.3% | 96.6% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.9% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.2% | 25.0% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.2% | 13.8% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.33 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.20 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 58.5% | 79.1% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 70.8% | 80.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 21.0% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 58 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 2 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 25 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Feb 9, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 21 | 11 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 34 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2020 | 3 | 3 |
Maryland homes averaged 17.0 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (58)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2026)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 13, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 30, 2025)
Showing the 30 most recent of 58.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Fine | $28,880 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Fine | $51,545 |
Maryland homes averaged 0.6 fines and $21,934 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Maryland
- Size75 of 220 by certified beds
- Maryland average residents per day105.7
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Montgomery County34
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center have?
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has 140 certified beds. It averages 131.0 residents per day, about 93.6% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center?
The home reports 3.45 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.56 hours from registered nurses. The Maryland average is 3.87 hours and 0.84 hours from registered nurses.
Has Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $80,425 in the past three years.
Does Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Montgomery County
Who to call in Maryland
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Maryland.
- Long-term care ombudsman Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 800-243-3425 (Maryland Department of Aging toll-free line. The program page lists a local ombudsman office phone for each county and Baltimore City.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), Long Term Care 877-402-8219 (Also (410) 402-8201. OHCQ says the best way to file is its Online Complaint Form.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Maryland staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 215043. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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