WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Wilson Health Care Center has a Trust Grade of B+, which means it is above average and recommended for care. It ranks #49 out of 219 facilities in Maryland, placing it in the top half of nursing homes in the state, and #9 out of 34 in Montgomery County, indicating only eight local options are better. However, the facility's trend is worsening, with issues increasing from 9 in 2020 to 13 in 2025. Staffing is a strength here with a rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a low turnover rate of 19%, well below the state average of 40%, which suggests that staff are experienced and familiar with residents. While there have been no fines recorded, which is a positive sign, some concerns were noted during inspections. For instance, staff failed to document whether residents on antipsychotic medications were experiencing side effects as required, and care plan meetings were not held regularly for several residents, which could impact their personalized care. Overall, while the nursing home has strong staffing and no fines, families should be aware of the increasing number of issues and specific concerns regarding documentation and care planning.
- Trust Score
- B+
- In Maryland
- #49/219
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 19% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 29 points below Maryland's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maryland facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 58 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Maryland. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 29 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (19%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (19%)
29 points below Maryland average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 29 deficiencies on record
Apr 2025
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure that a resident's Advance Directive (AD) was completed. This deficient practice was evident for 1 (#121) ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from misappropriation of resident property. This was evident for 1 facility re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Requirements
(Tag F0622)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to include the resident comprehensive car...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure that the resident and reside...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to update a resident's care plan to address falls involving equipment. This deficient practice was evident for 1 (#...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interviews, observations, and record reviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure that a resident's wheelchair was safe for use. This deficient practice was evident for 1 (...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and interviews with the facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that a resident's call bell was within reach. This was evident for 1 resident (...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
5) On 04/09/25 at 07:34 AM, review of Resident #49's medical record revealed an active order for antipsychotic medication monitoring that indicated for staff to document Y as the resident was observed...
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Jan 2025
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Abuse Prevention Policies
(Tag F0607)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement abuse prevention policies to ensure the safety of their residents. This was evident for 1 of 1 faci...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to recognize and report an injury of unknown within the required time frame. This was evident for 1 (#23) of 1 reside...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that an allegation of abuse was thoroughly investigated. This was evident for 1 (#8) of 21 residents reviewed...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to administer a physician ordered medication for 1 (Resident #22) of 3 residents reviewed for medication administrati...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that all staff were wearing mask during a COVID 19 outbreak. This was evident on 1 of 4 floors ...
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Mar 2020
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor observations, resident and staff interviews, and clinical record reviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to treat residents with respect and dignity. This finding w...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor observation, resident and facility staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to keep residents' call lights within reach to allow residents to call for staff ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor observation, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan for 1 of 39 residents reviewed...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor review of the clinical records and facility staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to develop a comprehensive resident centered care plan for 1 of 39 resid...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on surveyor observation, review of the clinical record, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff fa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and surveyor interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to adequately monitor residents receiving antipsychotic medications for side effects, and failed to atte...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. On 03-10-2020 at 12:28 PM, surveyor observed Staff #2 touch Resident #38 then touched Resident #194 without washing her hands. Staff #2 was also observed in use of her personal cell phone during th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on surveyor observations, clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow standard and transmission-based precautions to prevent spread of ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on review of the clinical record and interviews with residents and facility staff, it was determined that the facility fai...
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Feb 2019
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on surveyor review of the clinical records and interview with the facility staff, it was determined that the licensed nursing staff failed to ensure standards of nursing practice in obtaining cl...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide treatment and care in accordance with Physician's orders. This was evident for 6 of 41 residents revi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility's pharmacist failed to identify and report an irregularity to the attending physician and the director of nursing. This...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
2. On 01-28-19 at 08:30 AM, surveyor tour of resident #151's room revealed undated oxygen tubing and a nebulizer mask with equipment (a drug delivery device used to administer medication in the form o...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Transfer Notice
(Tag F0623)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 01-30-19 at 10:30 AM, surveyor review of the clinical record revealed that resident#152 was transferred to the hospital on...
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MINOR
(B)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Minor procedural issue · This affected multiple residents
2. On 01-29-19, review of the clinical record for resident #210 revealed that the resident was transferred out of the facility via Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on 12-20-18.
Further review of the ...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on surveyor observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to store food under sanitary conditions. This finding was evident for the facility's kitchen during the s...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade B+ (85/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Maryland.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Maryland facilities.
- • 19% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 29 points below Maryland's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 29 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Wilson Health's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Maryland, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Wilson Health Staffed?
CMS rates WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 19%, compared to the Maryland average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Wilson Health?
State health inspectors documented 29 deficiencies at WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER during 2019 to 2025. These included: 26 with potential for harm and 3 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Wilson Health?
WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by ASBURY COMMUNITIES, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 285 certified beds and approximately 163 residents (about 57% occupancy), it is a large facility located in GAITHERSBURG, Maryland.
How Does Wilson Health Compare to Other Maryland Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maryland, WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (19%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Wilson Health?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Wilson Health Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Maryland. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Wilson Health Stick Around?
Staff at WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 19%, the facility is 27 percentage points below the Maryland average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 28%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Wilson Health Ever Fined?
WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Wilson Health on Any Federal Watch List?
WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.