Forestville Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
7420 Marlboro Pike · Forestville, MD · 20747 · 3017360240
162 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,039 |
Inspection citations (59 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
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.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 12, 2026
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2026
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C January 12, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2024 | Fine | $16,039 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215020 · certified since February 20, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.