Skilled nursing · North Bethesda, MD

Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

5550 TUCKERMAN LANE, North Bethesda, MD 20852

5 / 5CMS 41 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

100

Top 1%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 100 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Maryland state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. RN coverage is 1.12 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 39 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

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Tour-day questions

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Federal CMS + Maryland state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.12

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.45

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

39%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

33%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

No data

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

No data

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

No data

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

No data

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

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

Identity & licensing

CMS ID215320

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds41

Avg residents37

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 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 Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

What is Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 100 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Maryland state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is located at 5550 TUCKERMAN LANE, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Phone: (301) 897-8566. 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 Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 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 Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 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 Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center compare to other North Bethesda skilled nursing facilities?

Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 100. Browse the full North Bethesda directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?

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 Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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