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Complaint Investigation

Tuckerman Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center

Inspection Date: November 5, 2025
Total Violations 5
Facility ID 215320
Location NORTH BETHESDA, MD
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0551

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORTH BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0551 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-05.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

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F-Tag F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORTH BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-05.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

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F-Tag F0620

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORTH BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0620 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-05.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

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F-Tag F0627

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORTH BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0627 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-05.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

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F-Tag F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORTH BETHESDA, MD for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-05.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 5 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

📋 Inspection Summary

TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in NORTH BETHESDA, MD inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in NORTH BETHESDA, MD, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from TUCKERMAN REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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