D

KENSINGTON HEALTHCARE CENTER

3000 MCCOMAS AVENUE, KENSINGTON, MD 20895
Score: 50 / 100

Kensington Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 50/100. The facility ranks in the 41th percentile among Maryland nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Kensington Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.50 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 42 deficiencies at Kensington Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.50 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.10 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.07 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.41 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

42
Total Deficiencies
Feb 26, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 41 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0910 Severity E
    Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.
    Feb 26, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Feb 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Feb 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Feb 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 11.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 20.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $78,815

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 50 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -7 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
140
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19