Althea Woodland Nursing Home
Silver Spring, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215228) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 434-2646 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Althea Woodland Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Althea Woodland Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 18.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Althea Woodland Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Althea Woodland Nursing Home is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, with an average daily census of 48.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1991 and is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company structure. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Althea Woodland holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13. The facility's four component ratings are: Health Inspection – 4 stars, Staffing – 4 stars, and Quality Measures – 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero federal fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted for Althea Woodland.
No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set. Families evaluating this facility should independently confirm current ratings, staffing, and inspection details on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Althea Woodland Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per day, with an 18.9% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 48.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (4 stars here), Staffing (4 stars), Quality Measures (3 stars), and an overall composite (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 301-434-2646 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour or facility-condition specifics; contact the facility at 301-434-2646 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215228?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.