Potomac Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare
1235 Potomac Valley Road · Rockville, MD · 20850 · 3017620700
175 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Lifeworks Rehab
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
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 April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
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 April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020
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 28, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2020
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 28, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215026 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.