Skilled nursing · Rockville, MD

Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare

1235 POTOMAC VALLEY ROAD, Rockville, MD 20850

4 / 5CMS 175 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

74

Top 26%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Maryland state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 27.6 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 15.1 percent, in line with the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.59 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 23 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Maryland DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

High antipsychotic prescribing

This
27.6%
National
14%

Above national median. Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Maryland state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★4 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.59
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.42
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
23%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
9%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
27.6%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
15.1%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
2.2%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID215026
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds175
Avg residents166

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    Long-stay antipsychotic rate is 28% — above the national median of about 14%. CMS already excludes residents with primary psychotic diagnoses from this measure. Worth asking what specific behaviors the medication is targeting and what non-medication options were tried first.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Maryland DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare?

Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare appears in the record section above.

Does Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare use antipsychotic medications?

27.6 percent of long-stay residents at Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 15.1 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Maryland state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare?

Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare is located at 1235 POTOMAC VALLEY ROAD, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone: (301) 762-0700. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare a special focus facility?

Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare compare to other Rockville skilled nursing facilities?

Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74. Browse the full Rockville directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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