C

SLIGO CREEK HEALTHCARE

7525 CARROLL AVENUE, TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Score: 55 / 100

Sligo Creek Healthcare is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 55/100. Located in Takoma Park, Maryland, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

With 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, Sligo Creek Healthcare falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 42 deficiencies at Sligo Creek Healthcare, 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

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.26 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.56 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.93 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.03 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.45 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

42
Total Deficiencies
Oct 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 5 Minor 🟠 36 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0573 Severity D
    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
    Oct 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Oct 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Feb 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 19, 2025 · Infection Control 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 8.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 5.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.6% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 4.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $12,740

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
102
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26