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WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER

301 RUSSELL AVENUE, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20877
Score: 91 / 100

Wilson Health Care Center is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Gaithersburg, Maryland, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 9% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Wilson Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.96 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 29 deficiencies at Wilson Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.96 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.84 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.13 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.53 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.82 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

29
Total Deficiencies
Apr 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Apr 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Apr 9, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0622 Severity D
    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is tr
    Apr 9, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Apr 9, 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 5.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
285
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8