Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
5550 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD 20852 · (301) 897-8566
For profit - Corporation · 41 certified beds
Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2021, found 1 citation (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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 25, 2021 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.February 25, 2021 · F0773 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.November 5, 2025 · F0551 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.November 5, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 5, 2025 · F0620 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.November 5, 2025 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.November 5, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 25, 2025 · F0610 · 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 | 3.84 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.13 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.7% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 41 |
| Average residents per day | 34.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Ingleside at King Farm Rockville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Potomac Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Rockville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Sterling Care Rockville Nursing Rockville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Village at Rockville Rockville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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