INGLESIDE AT KING FARM
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Ingleside at King Farm in Rockville, Maryland, has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is highly recommended and excels in overall quality. It ranks #26 out of 219 nursing facilities in Maryland, placing it comfortably in the top half, and #4 out of 34 in Montgomery County, meaning only three local options are better. However, the facility's trend is concerning as it has worsened, increasing from 1 issue in 2019 to 15 issues in 2025. Staffing is a notable strength with a perfect 5-star rating and a low turnover rate of 21%, significantly better than the state average of 40%. Additionally, there have been no fines recorded, which is a positive indicator of compliance. On the downside, the facility has faced multiple concerns, including failing to maintain proper food storage, which poses a risk to resident safety, and issues with maintaining a homelike environment due to damage on walls in resident rooms. Families should weigh these strengths and weaknesses carefully when considering this nursing home for their loved ones.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Maryland
- #26/219
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 21% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 27 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 77 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Maryland nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (21%) · 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 (21%)
27 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 16 deficiencies on record
Feb 2025
15 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a homelike environment as evidenced of marring on the wall behinds residents' beds. This deficient pr...
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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
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on the review of a facility reported incident and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an environment free of physical restraints. This was evident for 1...
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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 review of a facility reported incident (FRI) and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin within 2 hours and submit the results o...
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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 care plan with th...
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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 medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to notify the ombudsman when a res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0624
(Tag F0624)
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 document the orientation and preparati...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and medical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to notify the resident/resident repres...
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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 review and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident centered care plan had been revised to meet the needs of the resident in response to cu...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure services provided maintained professional standards of practice regarding resident weights. This was ev...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the staff completed a competen...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to update the staffing sheets on the uni...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility's pharmacy failed to administer a prescribed supplement with a dosage. This was evident for 1 (Resident #19) of 5 resident medica...
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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
Deficiency F0790
(Tag F0790)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure a resident received routine dental care. This was evident for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #15) 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
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure a resident's medical record included all documentation related to dental treatment, and beneficiary n...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to store food in a manner that maintained professional standards of food service safety. This practic...
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Apr 2019
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on surveyor observation during the initial kitchen tour, it was determined that the facility staff failed to store food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This fi...
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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 A (90/100). 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.
- • 21% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 27 points below Maryland's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 16 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Ingleside At King Farm's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns INGLESIDE AT KING FARM 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 Ingleside At King Farm Staffed?
CMS rates INGLESIDE AT KING FARM's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 21%, compared to the Maryland average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Ingleside At King Farm?
State health inspectors documented 16 deficiencies at INGLESIDE AT KING FARM during 2019 to 2025. These included: 16 with potential for harm.
Who Owns and Operates Ingleside At King Farm?
INGLESIDE AT KING FARM is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility is operated by INGLESIDE ENGAGED LIVING, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 45 certified beds and approximately 32 residents (about 71% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in ROCKVILLE, Maryland.
How Does Ingleside At King Farm Compare to Other Maryland Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maryland, INGLESIDE AT KING FARM's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (21%) 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 Ingleside At King Farm?
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 Ingleside At King Farm Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, INGLESIDE AT KING FARM 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 Ingleside At King Farm Stick Around?
Staff at INGLESIDE AT KING FARM tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 21%, the facility is 25 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 27%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was Ingleside At King Farm Ever Fined?
INGLESIDE AT KING FARM 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 Ingleside At King Farm on Any Federal Watch List?
INGLESIDE AT KING FARM 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.