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Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr

18131 Slade School Road, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 · Montgomery County · (301) 924-5176

190 certified beds, about 166 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989

Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215200 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 22, 2026, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).

None of its 38 health citations since February 2020 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.45 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.00 of those hours.

29.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 38 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
34D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
May 22, 2026Standard inspection · 12 citations
  1. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the dignity of the residents during meal times. This was evident for 1 (#148) of 3 residents reviewed for dignity during this annual survey.
  2. D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    F554 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assess a resident's ability to self-administer medication, and to develop and implement a person-centered care plan for safe self-administration. This was found to be evident for 1 (#144) of 32 residents observed during initial screening on the 1st floor rehab units.
  3. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide Medicare beneficiaries with 1) Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage and 2) Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage. This was evident for 1 (#33) of 3 residents selected for Beneficiary Protection Review. The Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage form (CMS-10055) provides information to residents/beneficiaries that services may no longer be covered by Medicare and addresses the resident's liability for payment should they wish to continue receiving the skilled services. The Notice of Medicare Non-coverage form (CMS-10123) informs the beneficiary of his/her right to file an appeal of the decision and the right to an expedited review of Medicare non-coverage of services.1. [...]
  4. D
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to a quiet, home-like environment. This was evident for 1 resident (#159) of 4 residents reviewed for safe/clean/comfortable home environment.
  5. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and facility staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the local Ombudsman was notified of resident transfers to the hospital. This was found to be evident for 2 (#9, #10) of 5 residents reviewed for hospitalizations during an annual recertification survey.
  6. D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was reviewed after admission to the facility and revised to reflect the resident's current status. This was found to be evident for 1 (#113) of 5 resident PASARR's reviewed during the annual recertification survey.
  7. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews with resident and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to administer medication in a timely manner and according to professional standards of practice. This was found to be evident for 1 (#133) of 32 residents observed during the initial tour of the 1st floor rehab unit.
  8. D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the The facility failed to provide on-going personalized activities to meet the resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. This was evident for 2 (#15 , #7) of 5 residents reviewed for the personalized activities during an annual survey.
  9. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure post-surgical care recommendations were timely implemented and monitored according to professional standards. This was evident for 1 (#176) of 2 Residents reviewed for accidents during the facility's recertification survey.
  10. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure medication order parameters were followed and ensure a resident was free from unnecessary medication. This was evident for 1 (#178) of 5 Residents reviewed for unnecessary medications during the facility's recertification survey.
  11. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews with staff it was determined that the facility failed to maintain food temperature logs and store food and drinks in a manner that maintains professional standards of food service safety. This practice has the potential to affect residents who eat the food and receive thickened drinks prepared in the facility's main kitchen and satellite kitchens located on rehab floor #1 and #2.
  12. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 25, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that facility failed to maintain proper infection prevention and control practices. Specifically, the laundry service area was not maintained in a sanitary manner, failing to provide an environment free of cross-contamination. This was evident by the whole laundry service areas observed during an annual survey.
March 30, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on documentation review, medical record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 2 (Resident #7, #8) of 6 residents reviewed for facility reported incidents during a complaint survey.
  2. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) April 16, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records in accordance with accepted professional standards (Resident #2). This was evident for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for narcotic medication administration during a complaint survey.
April 1, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 16 citations
  1. F
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on administrative and medical record review and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility staff failed to report allegations of resident abuse in a timely manner. This was found to be evident for 8 (Resident #193, #169, #191, #24, #170, # 172, #188, #194) of 8 residents reviewed for abuse during the facility's survey.
  2. E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to complete a thorough investigation of allegations of abuse. This deficient practice was evidenced in 4 (#170, #172, #188, #194) of 4 facility reported incident investigations reviewed during the recertification survey.
  3. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure food items in the kitchen and unit refrigerator were stored to maintain the integrity of the specific items and failed to ensure equipment temperature logs were maintained for monitoring. This was evidence in observations in the kitchen and west wing refrigerators.
  4. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, review of a facility reported incidents (FRI), and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's request was accommodated. This was evident for 1 out of 33 facility reported incidents (FRIs) reviewed during the survey.
  5. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to prevent a resident from experiencing verbal abuse by an employee. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident # 191) of 3 residents reviewed for abuse during the survey.
  6. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) June 18, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a person-centered comprehensive care plan for residents. This was evident for 2 (Resident #67 and #119) residents reviewed for activities during the survey.
  7. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident care plans were revised to reflect their communication needs. This was evident for 2 (Resident #91 and #124) of 3 residents reviewed for communication.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to: follow physician's orders for a resident receiving oxygen, including failure to document amount and method of oxygen delivery, failed to hold a resident's blood pressure medication based on the ordered parameter and failed to notify the physician and failed to continue assessments including neuro checks after a resident sustained a fall. This deficient practice was evident for 3 (#24, #81, #186) out of 3 residents' reviewed for physician's orders during the survey.
  9. D
    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    F710 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the physician supervised the medical care of a resident with a known functional and cognitive decline. This deficient practice was evident for 1 (#186) residents reviewed for physician services during the survey.
  10. D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    F740 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain a psychiatric consult as ordered by the physician. This was evident for 1 (Resident #151) reviewed for behavioral-emotional care during the survey.
  11. D
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    F803 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a staff prepared a meal tray based on a meal ticket. This was evident for 1 tray identified during a random tray line observation.
  12. D
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide food at an appetizing temperature. This was evident for 1 out of 1 observation of a kitchen tray line and test tray.
  13. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that documentation was completed for physician orders. This was evident for 1 (Resident #167, #179) of 49 residents' records reviewed during an annual survey.
  14. D
    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
    F868 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and a review of pertinent facility documentation it was determined that the facility failed to maintain signature sheets of committee members who attended Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAPI) meetings. This was found to be evident during review of QAPI documentation during the survey.
  15. D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a sanitary environment. This was evident for 1 (Unit 2) out of 1 clean utility rooms observed during the survey.
  16. D
    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    F947 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 16, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure all actively employed geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) completed annual dementia education. This deficient practice was evident for 6 out of 6 (#46, #47, #48, #49, #50, #52) GNA's training reviewed during the survey.
February 28, 2020Standard inspection · 8 citations
  1. D
    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.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of clinical records and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility's staff failed to implement residents' wishes stated in their advance directive and failed to verify the authority of a medical decision maker on the MOLST (Maryland Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form. This was evident for 2 of 7 residents reviewed for advance directive care area (Residents #83 and #136).
  2. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of resident council minutes, and staff interview (s) it was determined that facility staff failed to report an allegation of abusive behavior during mealtime. This finding was evident upon review of resident council minutes as part of the resident council facility task during survey.
  3. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor clinical record reviews and interviews with the facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to review and revise residents' care plans. This was evident for 2 of 36 residents selected for this survey (Residents #101 and #132). MDS (Minimum Data Set) is part of the U.S. federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes. Quarterly review assessment is an assessment due no less frequently than every 92 days.
  4. D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor review of the clinical record, it was determined the facility staff failed to monitor psychotropic medications for efficacy and adverse consequences. This finding was evident for 1 of 5 (Resident #101) residents selected for review of unnecessary medications during the survey. A psychotropic medication is any drug that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behaviors. Psychotropic drugs include but are not limited to the following categories: anti-psychotics, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety, and hypnotics.
  5. D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and facility staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to label drugs and biologicals in accordance with accepted professional standards. This finding was evident for 1 of 14 medication storage carts selected for inspection during the survey (Cart #10).
  6. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor interview of residents and facility staff, and observation of tray line and meal service, it was determined that the facility staff failed to have an effective system to ensure that residents received the food items of their preference. This finding was evident during the dining observation for one of six dining rooms (Foxtrot).
  7. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to store and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This finding was evident for 1 of 5 dining areas observed in the facility.
  8. B
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    F565 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 27, 2020
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor interview of resident council representatives, a review of the residents' council meeting minutes, and interviews of facility staff and with the ombudsman, it was determined that the facility staff failed to adequately resolve repetitive concerns about meal service addressed in resident council meetings. This finding was evident during interview of representatives of the facility's resident council.

Fire safety inspections

12 fire safety citations on file: 11 on May 22, 2026, 1 on February 28, 2020.

Every fire safety citation12 citations
  1. F
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 100 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. E
    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    K 362 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · May 22, 2026 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · February 28, 2020 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeMarylandUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)4.453.873.86
Registered nurses1.000.840.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.863.473.42
Nurse aides2.55
Licensed practical nurses0.90
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)29.9%40.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover32.5%38.7%42.9%
Administrators who left2

CMS expects 4.26 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.69 on weekdays and 3.86 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.41 in April to June 2025 to 4.45 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.451.004.693.86 8.7%0 of 90166
Oct to Dec 20254.320.954.533.80 5.0%0 of 92162
Jul to Sep 20254.240.984.433.75 6.2%0 of 92168
Apr to Jun 20254.410.944.603.94 7.2%0 of 91169
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Maryland, Jan to Mar 20263.730.743.883.348.0%0.1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeMarylandUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
26.520.413.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.71.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.92.43.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.81.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
35.922.214.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.95.94.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
8.713.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
21.321.023.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
7.19.812.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.11.31.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.11.21.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: BROOKE GROVE FOUNDATION, INC..

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Brooks, CarolynCorporate directorIndividual09/01/2012
Davidson, KevinCorporate directorIndividual05/08/2009
Malin, WesleyCorporate directorIndividual06/01/2020
Mazzeo, KellyCorporate directorIndividual05/01/2017
Ndahayo, JoviahCorporate directorIndividual09/01/2010
Wetmore, ThomasCorporate directorIndividual05/08/2009
Malin, WesleyCorporate officerIndividual06/01/2020
Spillane, KeithCorporate officerIndividual09/01/2020
Malin, WesleyOperational/managerial controlIndividual08/01/2025

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2026: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
  3. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
  4. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2026: "Provide activities to meet all resident's needs."
  5. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr get at its last inspection?
12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 22, 2026. The Maryland average is 17.
Has Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr?
CMS lists 9 owners and managers. Legal business name: BROOKE GROVE FOUNDATION, INC..

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