Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (45 vs median 19)
Bottom 25% in DC · $80,262 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
While many families report positive experiences with the therapy and nursing teams, the facility has a recurring pattern of cleanliness and staffing complaints. We strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit to observe the environment firsthand and asking management specifically about their protocols for call-light response times and room sanitation.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
320 reviews on Google“Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many visitors praising the friendly, attentive staff and recent facility improvements, while others report serious concerns regarding hygiene, staffing levels, and quality of care. While some families feel their loved ones are well-supported by the nursing and therapy teams, others have documented distressing experiences involving poor sanitation, unresponsive staff, and inadequate medical equipment.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and welcoming front-desk and security staff
- Attentive nursing and therapy teams
- Visible facility renovations and improved cleanliness
- Efficient and secure visitor check-in process
Concerns
- Poor facility cleanliness and sanitation issues (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
- Inadequate staffing levels and slow response times (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Poor quality or insufficient food portions (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poorly maintained parking lot (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 151 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has been undergoing renovations recently; what specific areas have been updated, and what is the plan for ongoing maintenance in common areas and resident rooms?
- 2Given the current CMS staffing ratings, could you walk me through how your team manages response times for call lights during peak hours or overnight shifts?
- 3I appreciate that your team is active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate that family input into your daily operational improvements?
- 4We have heard mixed feedback regarding the dining experience; could you show us the current menu and explain how you handle special dietary needs or requests for larger portions?
- 5What is your current protocol for ensuring consistent cleanliness and sanitation in resident living spaces, and how do you monitor this on a daily basis?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your process for coordinating with local hospitals, and how do you keep family members informed during those critical moments?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The nurses are attentive, caring, and full of compassion, and the physical and occupational therapists are amazing. The PT and OT teams are really focused on helping patients get back to their baseline.”
“The staff takes turns sleeping doing their shifts. My mom was remove but the ambulance Aug 7, 2022 by my family. When the staff proceed to check her vitals the machine was broken.”
“I’ve been visiting the Deanwood facility for over the past six years and have seen major improvements in the quality of services and the facilities. Most of the renovations are done and the tenants appear to be less stressed than previous years.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have repeatedly filed complaints triggering 32 out of 107 deficiencies, indicating ongoing concerns about resident rights, care planning, and safety hazards. The facility shows persistent problems with maintaining a safe and clean environment, proper treatment according to care plans, and accurate medical record keeping across multiple years from 2019 to 2025, though all violations were reportedly corrected.
Feb 4, 2026Complaint8
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
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.
Sep 17, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Aug 20, 2025Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
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.
Jan 31, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Nov 11, 2024Complaint2
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.
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
May 23, 2024Complaint22
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Administration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 23, 2024
$80,262
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Rooz, Efraim
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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