Sacred Heart Home Inc
5805 Queens Chapel Road · Hyattsville, MD · 20782 · 3012776500
44 certified beds Non profit - Church related
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 4% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F July 29, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2022
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2022
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 14, 2022
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F December 14, 2022
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C December 14, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C December 14, 2022
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · C December 14, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C December 14, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 26, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 26, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 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 26, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2019
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected March 26, 2019 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 26, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 21E009 · certified since August 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.