Wilson Health Care Center
301 Russell Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 · (301) 216-4004
Non profit - Corporation · 285 certified beds
Wilson Health Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 5 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 1, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.May 1, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.May 1, 2026 · F0676 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 1, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 1, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 1, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.May 1, 2026 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 1, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 1, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.January 29, 2025 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 29, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.January 29, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 29, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 29, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.12 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.06 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 13.5% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 285 |
| Average residents per day | 163.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Montgomery Village Care Center Gaithersburg · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Maplewood Park Place Bethesda · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Montcare at Bethesda Bethesda · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oak Manor Burtonsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Chevy Chase Chevy Chase · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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