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Sacred Heart Home Inc

5805 Queens Chapel Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782 · Prince Georges County · (301) 277-6500

44 certified beds, about 43 residents a day · Non profit - Church related · Medicaid since 1974

CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 21E009 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on July 29, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).

None of its 19 health citations since January 2019 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 4.86 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.57 of those hours.

8.7% 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 19 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
3E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
4C
July 29, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
  1. F
    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, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 25, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food items were labeled and dated. This was found to be evident during the facility's annual Medicare/Medicaid survey and has the potential to affect all residents eating food prepared in the facility's kitchen.
December 14, 2022Standard inspection · 12 citations
  1. F
    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, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on documentation review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure nurse aide competency training (including dementia management and resident abuse prevention training) occurred no less than 12 hours per year. This was evident for 3 of 3 employee training records reviewed and had the potential to affect all residents.
  2. E
    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    F700 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased upon observations, record review, and facility staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) have a system in place to ensure the appropriate use and implementation of side rails and bed rails, 2) have accurate assessments that correlate with the physician orders and 3) have consents that correlate with the actual need of the use for side rails. This was evident for 3 of 3 residents reviewed for accident hazards (#8, #14, #34).
  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) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) keep complete kitchen records and, 2) store food in accordance with professional standards for food service and safety. This was evident of 3 out of 4 observations of food storage during the annual survey.
  4. E
    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
    F909 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview of facility staff, observations, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to implement a process for conducting regular inspection of bed rails as part of a regular maintenance program to identify areas of possible entrapment. This was evident for 3/3 residents (Resident #8, Resident #14, Resident #34) reviewed for bed rails. This has the potential to affect all residents who utilize bedrails. Regular maintenance checks and inspection of bed rails are necessary to ensure the highest degree of safety for both residents and the facility staff who assist them. Bed rails can shift and loosen over time, and possible areas of entrapment must be identified to prevent potential injury and harm to residents.
  5. 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) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a person-centered comprehensive care plan to meet and address a medical need. This was evident for 1 of 3 residents observed for visual aids (Resident #8).
  6. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on random observations it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an environment free of accident hazards. This was evident during 3 random observations of the second floor.
  7. D
    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
    F825 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of resident's medical records and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide rehabilitative services according to residents' comprehensive care plans for residents on isolation for COVID-19. This was evident of 2 out of 2 residents reviewed rehabilitation services (Resident #21 & Resident #25).
  8. 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) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain consistent and accurate medical records. This was evident for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for falls (Resident # 38) and 2 of 3 residents reviewed with skin conditions (Resident #3 and Resident #39).
  9. C
    Post nurse staffing information every day.
    F732 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to post the required staffing information in a prominent place readily accessible to residents and visitors. This was evident for 2 (1st floor and 3rd floor) of 2 resident care areas observed during the annual survey.
  10. C
    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    F849 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on the review of facility records, facility policy, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1. have a written agreement with a hospice provider prior to any hospice services being furnished in the facility, and 2. have a designated staff member responsible for coordination of care with hospice staff. This was evident of 1 of 2 hospice service agreements reviewed.
  11. C
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
    F883 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review for residents, review of the facility policies, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to develop the policies and procedures to ensure residents or responsible parties receive education regarding the benefits and potential side effects of Influenza immunization. This was found to be true in a review of the facility's Influenza vaccination policy during the annual survey.
  12. C
    Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
    F888 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm, widespread · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 17, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interviews with facility staff, and a review of the facility's policies and procedures, it was determined that the facility failed to implement their policies and procedures for contingency plans for staff who are not fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors in the facility.
January 25, 2019Standard inspection · 6 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) March 26, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to promote and enhance a resident's dignity and rights by obtaining weights on Resident (#22). This was evident for 1 of 28 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
  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 26, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an injury of unknown origin and report that injury of unknown origin to the Office of Health Care Quality for Resident (#10). This was evident for 1 of 28 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
  3. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 26, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide a written notice for emergency transfers to the resident and/or the resident representative. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 3 residents reviewed for a facility-initiated transfer during the investigative portion of the survey.
  4. D
    Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    F773 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 26, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to obtain a physician's order prior to obtaining laboratory blood test on Resident #77. This was evident for 1 of 28 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
  5. 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) March 26, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain the medical record in the most complete and accurate form for Resident (#77). This was evident for 1 of 28 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
  6. 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) March 26, 2019
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of newly hired employees, it was determined the facility staff failed to screen the registered dietician for MMR, Varicella or Hepatitis B. This was evident for 1 of 5 employee records reviewed during the annual survey.

Fire safety inspections

29 fire safety citations on file: 6 on July 29, 2025, 18 on December 14, 2022, 5 on January 25, 2019.

Every fire safety citation29 citations
  1. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · July 29, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · July 29, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. 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 · July 29, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. D
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · July 29, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · July 29, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · July 29, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. L
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
    E 4 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
    E 6 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. E
    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    K 711 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. E
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. D
    Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
    K 225 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. D
    Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
    K 232 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. D
    Install resident room doors of proper design and width.
    K 233 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. D
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. D
    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
    K 347 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. D
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. D
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. D
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. D
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · December 14, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. D
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · January 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  26. D
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · January 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  27. C
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · January 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  28. C
    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    K 911 · January 25, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  29. C
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · January 25, 2019 · 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)4.863.873.86
Registered nurses0.570.840.69
All nursing staff on weekends4.333.473.42
Nurse aides3.10
Licensed practical nurses1.18
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)8.7%40.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover0.0%38.7%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.21 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 5.07 on weekdays and 4.33 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.05 in April to June 2025 to 4.86 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20264.860.575.074.33 2.7%0 of 9043
Oct to Dec 20254.920.605.144.38 2.7%0 of 9243
Jul to Sep 20255.110.565.304.63 2.6%0 of 9243
Apr to Jun 20255.050.555.234.58 2.6%0 of 9144
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.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.

Official wage estimates for Maryland

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Maryland, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.79$18.46 to $22.0027,720
LPNs and LVNs$35.89$31.40 to $38.309,560
Registered nurses$47.98$40.26 to $51.6152,910
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

How staff pay reports work · CNA pay by state

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		 20.620.413.9
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		 1.11.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 5.22.43.2
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 33.822.214.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 1.25.94.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1		 13.113.815.4
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231		 1.01.31.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231		 0.71.21.8

Owners and operators

Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Ownership data not available

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 you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 14, 2022: "Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail."
  2. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 14, 2022: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
  3. What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 14, 2022: "Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations."
  4. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 29, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."

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Common questions

What is Sacred Heart Home Inc's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Sacred Heart Home Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Sacred Heart Home Inc get at its last inspection?
1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on July 29, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
Has Sacred Heart Home Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Sacred Heart Home Inc accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Sacred Heart Home Inc?
CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.

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