Sligo Creek Healthcare
Takoma Park, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215327) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,740 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (301) 270-4200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sligo Creek Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Sligo Creek Healthcare reports 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Sligo Creek Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,740.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not currently display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sligo Creek Healthcare is a 102-bed skilled nursing facility in Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland, with an average of 95.1 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 9, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are more mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.40 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 35.6% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,740.00, along with 1 payment denial issued against this facility. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility by CMS, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
Sligo Creek Healthcare is part of the Engage Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.5 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sligo Creek Healthcare has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.40 hours per resident per day, with 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 35.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,740.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 102 certified beds with an average daily population of 95.1 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 Engage Healthcare chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 9, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate star ratings for health inspections (2 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite (3 stars) that combines these three.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3012704200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3012704200 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215327?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.