Fairland Center
Silver Spring, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215015) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 384-6161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fairland Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Fairland Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
Fairland Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Fairland Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, with 92 certified beds and an average of 75.8 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars. Fairland Center has been federally certified since 1967. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fairland Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.75, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record for Fairland Center. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Families researching this facility for a parent should consult the Medicare Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports, survey results, and any updates to these ratings, as CMS updates this data periodically. This profile reflects data as published on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fairland Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Maryland's state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fairland Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 45.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Fairland Center, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fairland Center has 92 certified beds and an average of 75.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fairland Center has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Fairland Center scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3013846161 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3013846161 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection reports and ratings at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215015?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.