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Sligo Creek Healthcare

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

7525 Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912102 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.4/5

based on 105 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some residents report successful rehabilitation, the facility has a recurring pattern of severe understaffing and hygiene concerns. If you choose this facility, we strongly recommend frequent, unannounced visits and active monitoring of your loved one's medical care, specifically regarding wound management and call-bell response times.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

105 reviews on Google
Sligo Creek Healthcare receives highly polarized reviews, with some families praising the physical therapy team and individual staff members, while others report severe neglect and unsanitary conditions. Recurring complaints highlight significant understaffing, poor communication, and hygiene issues such as pest infestations and persistent odors. Prospective families should be aware of the stark contrast between positive rehabilitation experiences and reports of critical lapses in patient safety.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff4.0Clean2.0Activities4.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Effective physical therapy services
  • Some individual staff members described as compassionate
  • Recent improvements in facility cleanliness noted by some
  • Efficient check-in process

Concerns

  • Severe understaffing and slow response times to call buttons (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Unsanitary conditions including pests and urine odors (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional and rude communication from nursing and administrative staff (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Poor quality of food and lack of dietary management for diabetics (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Lack of timely medical attention leading to hospitalizations (mentioned by 6 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(1)'18(7)'20(6)'22(8)'24(16)'26(17)

Distribution · 107 analyzed

5
57
4
10
3
1
2
2
1
37

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about the physical therapy services here; could you tell us more about how the therapy team works with residents to maintain their mobility?
  • 2With the recent improvements in cleanliness noted by some visitors, what specific protocols are in place to ensure the rooms and common areas stay fresh and sanitary?
  • 3How does the nursing team manage response times to call buttons, especially during the night shifts when fewer staff members are on duty?
  • 4Could you walk us through how the dietary team manages specific nutritional needs, such as specialized meal planning for residents with diabetes?
  • 5In the event of a sudden change in a resident's health, what is the specific process for ensuring they receive timely medical attention and coordination with doctors?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social events are planned to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The physical therapy staff have worked with me not only Monday through Friday but have even come on the weekends to assist me with extra things that I needed

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★★

My sister was left unresponsive. She's in the hospital as of now in the ICU unit with severe bedsores and infections. One nurse broke my sister's phone purposely and refused to replace it!

Family member · 2026☆☆☆☆

I witnessed a patient call for assistance and wait 53 minutes without anyone responding.

Visitor · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 105 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.61hrs
82%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.36hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
21%
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 · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility40.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
40.8%
US
93.4%
MD
92.1%
Montgomery
93.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
19.4%
MD
25.1%
Montgomery
21.1%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.7%
Better than Avg
Here
6.7%
US
12.1%
MD
22.2%
Montgomery
23.6%

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

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.4%
Better than Avg
Here
8.4%
US
15.3%
MD
24.5%
Montgomery
16.6%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.5%
Better than Avg
Here
3.5%
US
19.5%
MD
16.6%
Montgomery
17.3%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
80.9%
US
95.5%
MD
96.6%
Montgomery
95.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility18.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.1%
US
79.8%
MD
80.6%
Montgomery
83.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility20.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.9%
US
81.8%
MD
78.7%
Montgomery
82.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.0%
Better than Avg
Here
1.0%
US
1.6%
MD
1.3%
Montgomery
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

26deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (18.9)
5 complaint-triggered
$12,740 in fines

Recent complaints have led to federal investigations, with families reporting concerns about accident prevention and response to alleged violations. The facility shows persistent issues with care planning, medication management, and food safety across multiple years, though all deficiencies report planned corrections. Given the pattern of recurring problems in essential care areas and recent complaint-triggered investigations, families should carefully evaluate whether this facility meets their standards.

Oct 21, 2025Complaint
3
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0573Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Feb 20, 2025Routine
21
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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.

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

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.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0838Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Feb 20, 2025Complaint
2
0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Nov 20, 2020Routine
6
0657Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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

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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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.

May 10, 2019Routine
14
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.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0812Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0813Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0838Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

0004Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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.

0623Minimal · 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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 21, 2025

$12,740

Payment Denial

Feb 20, 2025

17-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sligo Creek Healthcare

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Engage Healthcare

Chain Size

5 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 2 of 4 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Woodside Park Md Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Lighten, Jake

Owner (parent company)

50%

Paneth, Jack

Owner (parent company)

50%

Key personnel

Akinseye, HenryW-2 Managing EmployeePaneth, JackOfficer / DirectorLighten, JakeManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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