Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sligo Creek Healthcare
7525 Carroll Avenue · Takoma Park, MD 20912 · 102 certified beds
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About Sligo Creek Healthcare
Sligo Creek Healthcare is a nursing home in Takoma Park, Maryland. Its capacity is 102 beds, below the Montgomery County median of 116 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Engage Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 42 citations, the most recent on October 21, 2025. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.50 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (42)
Records from May 2019 to October 2025.
October 21, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
October 21, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 16, 2025.
October 21, 2025
Tag F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
February 20, 2025
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 5, 2025.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $12,740
October 21, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,740 against this nursing home on October 21, 2025.
February 20, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 6, 2025, lasting 17 days (triggered by inspection on February 20, 2025).
Staffing
3.50 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.36 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Engage Healthcare, a chain of 5 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.6 overall, 1.4 for health inspections, 2.2 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Maryland.
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