Riderwood Village
3160 Gracefield Road · Silver Spring, MD · 20904 · 3015728420
44 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Erickson Senior Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 2025
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected November 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C October 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215343 · certified since June 6, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.