Layhill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Silver Spring, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215168) · 129 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $153,596 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (301) 871-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Layhill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Layhill reports 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 38.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Yes, Layhill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $153,596.00, plus 1 payment denial; no abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Layhill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1987. The facility is certified for 129 beds and had an average of 132.8 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Layhill an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 star, the quality measures (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.457 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.717 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 38.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $153,596.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged in the provided data for this facility.
Layhill is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which includes 64 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.1 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS 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?
Layhill has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.457 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 38.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $153,596.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Layhill is certified for 129 beds and had an average of 132.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Lifeworks Rehab chain, which has 64 facilities averaging 2.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 2, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Layhill scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3018712000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data doesn't include tour details; contact the facility at 3018712000 for that information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215168?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.