Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
5550 Tuckerman Lane · North Bethesda, MD · 20852 · 3018978566
41 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Marquis Health Services
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 standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.12 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2021
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected February 26, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2019
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2018
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 June 15, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2018
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2018
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2018
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2018
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2018
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2018
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2018
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 14, 2018
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B May 14, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C May 14, 2018
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B May 14, 2018
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 15, 2018 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215320 · certified since April 10, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.