Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

About Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Turtle Creek Rehabilitation And Wellness Center, located in KENSINGTON, MD, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

Key Performance Indicators

CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
Nursing Hours 3.30 hrs
Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the COMMUNICARE HEALTH network. This chain operates 121 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection

2.5

Staffing

2.6

Quality

4.4

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.57 hrs/day

State: 0.84 US: 0.68

Case Mix Adj: 0.57

Quality Adj: 0.67

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.39 hrs/day

State: 1.74 US: 1.54

Case Mix Adj: 0.72

Quality Adj: 0.97

Certified Assistants

1.92 hrs/day

State: 2.15 US: 2.33

Case Mix Adj: 1.96

Quality Adj: 2.27

CMS Quality Ratings

Category	Rating	Stars
Overall Rating	1
Health Inspection	1
Quality Measures	4
Staffing	3

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle	Score	Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent)	283	Feb 27, 2025
Weighted Average	248	Combined Score

Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521)	N/A
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522)	N/A
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551)	2.1%
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552)	1.6%

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure	Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401)	10.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404)	3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408)	5.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409)	0.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410)	1.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415)	80.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430)	61.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434)	0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451)	8.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452)	3.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454)	99.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472)	70.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479)	8.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480)	23.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481)	20.2%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

2024: 13 complaints
2025: 4 complaints
2026: 9 complaints
Total: 26 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date	Description
Jun 08, 2026	Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Jun 08, 2026	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Mar 13, 2026	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Mar 13, 2026	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Mar 13, 2026	Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Mar 13, 2026	Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility?s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Mar 13, 2026	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 13, 2026	Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Mar 13, 2026	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Apr 30, 2025	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Apr 30, 2025	Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Apr 30, 2025	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jan 10, 2025	Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Dec 12, 2024	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Dec 12, 2024	Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Dec 12, 2024	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Dec 12, 2024	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Dec 12, 2024	Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Dec 12, 2024	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Dec 12, 2024	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Dec 12, 2024	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Dec 12, 2024	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Dec 12, 2024	Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Dec 12, 2024	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Dec 12, 2024	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Dec 12, 2024	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

WASHINGTON, DC

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

KENSINGTON NURSING, LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

DONNA GROVES CORPORATE OFFICER
SUELA KABA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SUELA KABA ADP OF THE SNF
MCCOMAS MGT LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MCCOMAS MGT LLC ADP OF THE SNF
RICHARD ODENTHAL INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
DOMINIC ROMEO CORPORATE OFFICER
DOMINIC ROMEO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REID SCHOLAR OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
REID SCHOLAR ADP OF THE SNF
CHARLES STOLTZ CORPORATE OFFICER
RONALD WILHEIM CORPORATE OFFICER

Associated Doctors

No associated doctor information available.

Local Comparison

Facility	Distance	Rating
Maplewood Park Place	N/A	5
Birmingham Green	N/A	5
Riderwood Village	N/A	5
Jeanne Jugan Residence	N/A	5
Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome	N/A	5
Roland Park Place	N/A	5
Montgomery Village Care Center	N/A	5
North Oaks Communities	N/A	5
Sacred Heart Home Inc	N/A	5
The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility	N/A	4

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Noted Deficiencies

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Nursing Hours Analysis

Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 3.30 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:

Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease

The facility has 140 certified beds.

Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:

Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
Room type (private vs. semi-private)
Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center directly at 3019330060. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

Overall cleanliness and odors
Resident room conditions
Common area maintenance
Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

Staff-to-resident ratios
How staff interact with residents
Response time to resident needs
Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.