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Althea Woodland Nursing Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained facility grounds. Still worth an in-person visit.

1000 Daleview Drive, Montgomery Knolls · Silver Spring, MD 2090150 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 19 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some residents report a positive experience with the rehab program and facility atmosphere, the recurring reports of poor administrative responsiveness and hygiene concerns are significant. We strongly recommend scheduling an in-person tour to verify the cleanliness of the living areas and to observe front-desk interactions before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

19 reviews on Google
Althea Woodland Nursing Home receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the clean environment and dedicated staff, while others report significant operational and maintenance issues. Concerns regarding administrative responsiveness, front desk professionalism, and facility hygiene, such as a reported pest infestation, contrast sharply with positive experiences regarding rehab outcomes and staff attentiveness.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff6.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMeds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility grounds
  • Hands-on, attentive nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation program outcomes
  • Quiet and pleasant physical environment

Concerns

  • Poor administrative and front desk communication (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Facility hygiene and pest control issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.0'17(1)1.05.0'19(1)3.85.0'22(1)3.33.3'25(4)5.0'26(3)

Distribution · 19 analyzed

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5

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With the facility having a 2-star staffing rating, could you walk us through how you ensure consistent, personalized attention for each resident throughout the day?
  • 2We noticed some feedback regarding administrative communication; what is the best way for family members to stay updated on their loved one's care and reach the right department?
  • 3Given the recent reports regarding facility maintenance, what is your current protocol for routine deep cleaning and pest control to ensure a comfortable living environment?
  • 4Could you explain your process for medication management and how you ensure accuracy and timeliness for residents with complex needs?
  • 5We are impressed by the outcomes of your rehabilitation program; how do you integrate those therapy goals into the residents' daily social and activity schedules?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?

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Key Review Excerpts

I have been a resident here for the past 15 months. I've had no problem living here with the staff or the rules and regulations. I enjoy the people here at Althea Woodland. I enjoy the staff, food, and the rehab program.

Long-term resident · 2025★★★★★

I see there's quite a mix reviews but I'm concerned about the fact there is a MICE Infestation. That is unacceptable on all levels

Family member · 2024☆☆☆☆

Customer service at front desk. Is not that good. Needs good Customer service persons.

Visitor · 2024★★★★
Source: 19 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.59hrs
79%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.85hrs
94%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
28%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
12.1%
MD
22.2%
Montgomery
25.0%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility28.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
28.3%
US
15.4%
MD
14.1%
Montgomery
12.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.2%
US
14.4%
MD
21.5%
Montgomery
8.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.2%
Better than Avg
Here
12.2%
US
19.5%
MD
16.6%
Montgomery
23.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.2%
US
15.3%
MD
24.5%
Montgomery
10.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility84.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
84.5%
US
93.4%
MD
92.1%
Montgomery
90.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility51.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
51.6%
US
81.8%
MD
78.7%
Montgomery
73.1%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MD
1.3%
Montgomery
1.2%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
Near state avg (18.9)
3 complaint-triggered

This facility shows significant safety concerns with recurring fire safety deficiencies across all four surveys, including problems with emergency exits, fire alarm systems, and sprinkler maintenance. Families have filed complaints that led to findings about care planning and resident rights violations. While the facility addresses problems when cited, persistent issues with fire safety protocols, care planning, and medication management suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate during visits.

Apr 25, 2025Routine
31
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0200Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0531Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0004Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0271Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0362Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0525Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Enure that solid fuel-burning fireplaces are not in patient sleeping areas.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0553Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Aug 2, 2024Complaint
3
0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0626Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Apr 9, 2021Routine
9
0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0036Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0037Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Jul 11, 2019Routine
16
0925Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0807Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0918Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0730Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0331Minimal · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

0741Minimal · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0842Minimal · PatternCorrected

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.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Althea Woodland Nursing Home

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Meyer, Toni

Owner

50%

Meyer, Philip

Owner

Key personnel

Meyer, Philip5% or Greater Mortgage InterestMeyer, PhilipManaging Control - Governing BodyMeyer, PhilipOfficer / DirectorMeyer, PhilipOfficer / DirectorMeyer, PhilipManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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