Silver Spring Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 43/100. The facility ranks in the 29th percentile among Maryland nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.
Silver Spring Healthcare Center provides above-average staffing with 4.72 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.
Recent CMS inspections identified 55 deficiencies at Silver Spring Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 4.72 | 3.8 | Above Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 1.12 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.61 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 4.11 | 3.8 | Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.87 | 0.7 | Above Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0689 Severity JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Feb 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0812 Severity FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Feb 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
- Tag 0657 Severity EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Feb 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0759 Severity EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Feb 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
- Tag 0842 Severity ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standarFeb 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 | 7.3% | 4.5% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury | 2.8% | 3.0% | Average |
| On antipsychotic medication | 12.7% | 14.5% | Better |
| Urinary tract infections | 0.0% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 5.2% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 1.4% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 20.6% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $48,529
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -4 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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