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Larkin Chase Center

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

15005 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD 20716120 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 140 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Larkin Chase Center is highly regarded for its clean environment and effective therapy programs, making it a strong candidate for short-term rehab. However, given the recurring reports of understaffing and communication gaps, we strongly advise families to visit frequently and maintain direct contact with the nursing supervisor to ensure your loved one's care needs are being met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

140 reviews on Google
Larkin Chase Center receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the clean, modern facility and the professionalism of the front desk and therapy staff. However, several reviewers have raised serious concerns regarding patient neglect, understaffing, and poor communication during medical emergencies. Families should be aware that while many report a welcoming environment, there is a recurring pattern of complaints regarding the quality of direct nursing care.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff5.0Clean8.0Activities7.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Professional and welcoming front desk staff
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Helpful administrative support for paperwork

Concerns

  • Understaffing leading to slow response times and neglect (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Poor communication from nursing and medical staff (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Reports of rough or abusive treatment by staff (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Hygiene issues including bed sores and lack of oral care (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 141 analyzed

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25

How They Respond to Reviews

87%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that communication is a key focus for your team; what is the standard process for families to receive timely updates regarding their loved one's health status?
  • 2Given that medication management is an area you are actively working to improve, could you explain the safety protocols and oversight currently in place for administering daily prescriptions?
  • 3I see that you respond to many online reviews; how do you incorporate that family feedback into your daily operations to ensure residents feel well-cared for?
  • 4With 120 residents, how do you ensure that staff are able to provide consistent, attentive care and timely responses to call lights throughout the day and night?
  • 5What specific training or oversight programs are in place to ensure that all interactions between staff and residents remain gentle, respectful, and professional?
  • 6Could you walk me through the daily activity schedule and how you tailor those programs to keep residents engaged and socially connected?

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Key Review Excerpts

The therapists are outstanding, they got my husband walking after only 6 weeks, nursing staff is first class, administration was extremely helpful in helping me navigate through all the paperwork.

Rehab patient's spouse · 2019★★★★

The staff is very knowledgeable and caring. Making the decision of a nursing/rehabilitation center was not a easy one for us. This team has not only put our minds at ease but my mom seems happy and that really makes us happy.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

My mom was here for a week.. her symptoms rapidly declined since arriving, no one seems to be on the same page, either they don't know or they just started yesterday so they say...they seem overwhelmed an under staffed.

Resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 140 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.36hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.93hrs
96%
All nurses + aides combined

Total 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 · 3 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

3

measures

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.2%
Better than Avg
Here
93.2%
US
81.8%
MD
78.7%
Prince georges
80.7%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.3%
Better than Avg
Here
93.3%
US
79.7%
MD
80.6%
Prince georges
80.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
US
1.6%
MD
1.3%
Prince georges
0.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
Well below state avg (18.9)
2 complaint-triggered

Larkin Chase Center has 25 federal deficiencies across three surveys, but all have been corrected by the facility. The most recurring issues involved fire safety and smoke barriers, food safety and kitchen operations, and resident rights protections. While the deficiencies span multiple areas including building safety systems, the facility's consistent correction of identified problems suggests responsiveness to regulatory oversight.

Feb 20, 2026Complaint
2
0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Jun 14, 2022Routine
7
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.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0624Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0925Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

Nov 1, 2018Routine
7
0583Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0623Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0921Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0814Minimal · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Jul 13, 2017Routine
11
0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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.

0911Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0371Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0500Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Larkin Chase Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Genesis Healthcare

Chain Size

187 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 6 of 188 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Genesis Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Sunbridge Healthcare LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Key personnel

Berg, MichaelOfficer / DirectorBridgeford, LauraOfficer / DirectorMendelson, AviOfficer / DirectorMorris, DianeManagerRadcliffe, StaceyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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