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Kensington Healthcare Center
3000 Mccomas Ave, Kensington, MD 20895
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Kensington Healthcare Center Description
Kensington Healthcare Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of North Kensington, Maryland and is part of the Communicare Health network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 making it the 5th highest rated community in the city out of 5 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for this nursing home are overwhelmingly negative, with numerous reports of neglect, unprofessional behavior, and inadequate care. Many reviewers express deep dissatisfaction with the treatment of their loved ones, citing instances of unattended medical needs, poor hygiene, and even abuse. Complaints include unresponsive staff, lack of proper medical attention, and unsanitary living conditions. There are alarming reports of patients being left unassisted, leading to falls and injuries, and serious allegations of assault and neglect.
Several reviewers mention the facility's failure to address concerns, with staff described as rude and dismissive. The environment is frequently characterized as poorly maintained, with issues like broken air conditioning and inadequate amenities. Communication problems are a recurring theme, with family members struggling to get information about their loved ones' care.
However, amidst the negative feedback, there are a few positive comments. Some reviewers acknowledge the hard work of the staff and the care provided to their family members. They commend the facility for its therapy services and the progress made by patients under their care. These reviewers appreciate the staff's dedication and the facility's role in their loved ones' recovery.
Overall, the majority of reviews paint a concerning picture of the nursing home, suggesting a need for significant improvements in care, communication, and facility management. Prospective residents and their families are advised to consider these reviews carefully.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 1, 1971
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 140
Total current residents: 134
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $8037
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-11-17 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-11-17 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-11-17 | B | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-15 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-03-14 | 2019-04-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | C | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | B | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | B | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2018-02-22 | 2018-04-03 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-11-02 | G | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-12-16 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2020-11-02 | 2020-12-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-27 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-27 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. |
| 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-27 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-27 | C | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-02-28 | 2019-03-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | B | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-23 | B | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-01-08 | $53,131 |
| 2020-07-14 | $95,362 |
| 2020-11-02 | $8,037 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is North Kensington which is 0.6 miles away and has a population of 9,514 (very small town).
- The average income is $160,465, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 83
- Low Temperature: 36
- Average Temperature: 59.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 157 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 187 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.3 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 83.01 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 128.0, Moderate Days 47.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Costco
0.4 miles awayGiant
0.4 miles awaySafeway
0.8 miles awayH Mart
1.6 miles awayShalom Kosher
1.7 miles awayTransportation
Kensington
0.6 miles awayBus Stations
24976
0.1 miles away24974
0.2 miles away24970
0.2 miles away24966
0.3 miles awayVirginia Avenue
0.6 miles awayBanks
Signal Financial FCU
0.4 miles awayBB&T Bank
0.4 miles awayWells Fargo
0.5 miles awayChevy Chase Bank
0.6 miles awayLafayette Federal Credit Union
0.6 miles awayHospitals
Kaiser Permanente
0.8 miles awayHoly Cross Hospital
1.7 miles awaySuburban Hospital
3.4 miles awayHoly Cross Hospital Health Center at Montomery College
3.6 miles awayAdventist HealthCare Takoma Park
4.4 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayKensington Pharmacy
0.7 miles awayKnowles Apothecary
0.9 miles awayCVS
2.8 miles awayBrookville Pharmacy
3.5 miles awayDentists
Kensington Natural Smiles
0.7 miles awayKensington Dental Designs
0.9 miles awayDr. Stanley's Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
2.0 miles awayScott Orthodontics
3.1 miles awaySunshine Smiles Dental Care
3.3 miles awayParks
Capitol View – Homewood Local Park
0.2 miles awayKensington Orchids Toddler Park
0.3 miles awaySaint Paul Neighborhood Conservation Area
0.3 miles awayKensington Heights Park
0.4 miles awayJoseph's Park
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Central Presbyterian Church
7.3 miles awayCrossover Church
8.4 miles awayConcordia United Church of Christ and Rectory
9.3 miles awaySaint Mary of Sorrows Historic Catholic Church
21.3 miles awayShopping
Seminary Place Shopping Center
1.8 miles awayEllsworth Place
3.0 miles awayThe Shoppes of Bethesda
3.9 miles awayBradley Shopping Center
4.2 miles awayChevy Chase Pavilion
5.1 miles awayCulture
Roundhouse Theater Company
2.0 miles awayTheater
2.0 miles awayStrathmore Arts Center
2.2 miles awayThe Music Center at Strathmore
2.2 miles awayConcert Hall
2.2 miles awayRestaurants
Nando's
0.4 miles awayBuns 'n' Rice
0.6 miles awayQueen's Grill
0.7 miles awayDish and Dram
0.7 miles awayNick's Diner
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