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Althea Woodland Nursing Home

1000 Daleview Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20901 · Montgomery County

Althea Woodland is a full-service skilled nursing facility in Silver Spring, MD. We offer a wide array of healthcare services from rehabilitation to respite care.

4.0CMS overall rating(301) 434-2646 Visit website ↗

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (48 of 50 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Silver Spring

Althea Woodland Nursing Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Silver Spring, MD, with 50 certified beds and an average of about 48 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.85 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.59 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.85 hrs/resident/day)
•13 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Silver Spring for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 50
Avg. residents/day: 48
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 215228

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,320–$16,490/mo (median $13,980)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Frederick prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.85; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.59; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 28.1%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 13
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-04-25
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (29 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-04-25Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-04-25Severity E — potential for harmResident 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.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

1000 Daleview Drive, Silver Spring, MD

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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3.7

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Common questions about Althea Woodland Nursing Home

How much does Althea Woodland Nursing Home cost?

Althea Woodland Nursing Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Silver Spring, MD area typically runs $12,320–$16,490 per month (median $13,980, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Althea Woodland Nursing Home's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Althea Woodland Nursing Home 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Althea Woodland Nursing Home?

Staff provide about 3.85 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Althea Woodland Nursing Home?

Althea Woodland Nursing Home has 29 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Althea Woodland Nursing Home have availability?

Typically 95% full (48 of 50 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Althea Woodland Nursing Home offer?

Althea Woodland Nursing Home in Silver Spring, MD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 50 beds.

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