Kensington Healthcare Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Kensington, MD
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Kensington Healthcare Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Kensington, MD
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Kensington Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Kensington Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Kensington Healthcare Center

Kensington Healthcare Center in Kensington, MD, provides skilled nursing care, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Licensed clinical team members deliver daily health monitoring, while dedicated memory care options provide specialized supervision for individuals living with dementia. On-site rehabilitation helps residents rebuild physical strength and mobility following a hospital stay, injury, or illness.

Featuring 140 beds, the property offers both private and semi-private room layouts. Staff members provide an average of 4 hours and 13 minutes of direct nursing time per resident each day.

Payment coverage options include Medicare for short-term skilled rehab stays, Medicaid for eligible long-term support, and private funds.

Interested individuals comparing skilled nursing and dementia care services in Montgomery County can contact the admissions department to ask about placement options or arrange an in-person visit.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 38.6% Below MD avg. ▼ 38.6% Below MD avg.MD average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 65.8% Below MD avg. ▼ 65.8% Below MD avg.MD average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 24.2% Above MD avg. ▲ 24.2% Above MD avg.MD average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 27.0% Above MD avg. ▲ 27.0% Above MD avg.MD average: 3.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 28th out of 120 nursing homes we track in Maryland for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↑ 9% · MD 3h 53mThis facility: 4h 13m per resident per day, 9% above the Maryland average of 3h 53m (among Maryland facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #28 / 120Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 28th out of 120 nursing homes we track in Maryland for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maryland average, with a ranking across 120 Maryland facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 13m

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +20% above Maryland average

3 of 6 metrics below Maryland average

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant7207222,12092100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse280288,62992100%7.7
Registered Nurse200204,79192100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist6061,3296773%8.4
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,1679098%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist0339976773%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0339806773%7.8
RN Director of Nursing2029316672%8.2
Mental Health Service Worker1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Administrator1014886166%8
Dietitian1014565762%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0224415863%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1014175257%8
Dental Services Staff1013294145%8
Medication Aide/Technician1012653336%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0332084953%4.2
Qualified Social Worker011942932%3.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant101561112%5.1
Qualified Activities Professional022341213%2.8
Medical Director011321415%2.3
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff101511%5
72 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
28 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
20 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
Coverage 73%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 140 Rank #38 / 141Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 38th out of 141 nursing homes we track in Maryland for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maryland facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #116 / 160Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 116th out of 160 nursing homes we track in Maryland for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Maryland facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
32 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #22 / 93Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 22nd out of 93 nursing homes we track in Maryland for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 93. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
93.6% This home usually has limited availability

Based on residents per day and 140 beds.

Higher than the Maryland average: 82.9%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
131

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Aug 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
242 days

About This Community

Additional Services

1 service
Housekeeping

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
Room Types
Private Semi-Private Rooms

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CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2024 · 2 years of data · Last health inspection Jun 2026

ALM Inspection Grade

58 / 100 Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares

25 points below the Maryland average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)

Category breakdown

Citations Concern

239 severity-weighted points (58 citations) · 2× higher than the typical CMS-certified MD facility (median: 107)

Enforcement Concern

$80,425 in fines · 2 enforcement actions

Persistence Concern

57 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified MD facility (median: 47)

Inspection grade: 58 out of 100, letter grade F.
Total health inspections
6 ↑ 36% · MD 4.4This facility: 6, 36% above the Maryland average of 4.4 (among Maryland facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
58 Rank #77 / 122Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 77th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Maryland for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Maryland State average, with a ranking across all 122 MD facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 12% · MD 52This facility: 58, 12% above the Maryland average of 52 (among Maryland facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
9.67 Rank #50 / 122Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 50th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Maryland for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Maryland mean across 122 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 18% · MD 11.76This facility: 9.67, 18% below the Maryland average of 11.76 (among Maryland facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 58 of 58 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 58 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
1 ↑ 150% · MD 0.4This facility: 1, 150% above the Maryland average of 0.4 (among Maryland facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
2 ↑ 300% · MD 0.5This facility: 2, 300% above the Maryland average of 0.5 (among Maryland facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
55 ↑ 10% · MD 49.8This facility: 55, 10% above the Maryland average of 49.8 (among Maryland facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · MD 1.3This facility: 0, 100% below the Maryland average of 1.3 (among Maryland facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Jun 10, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Resident Assessment & Care Planning, 13 of 58 citations · 10 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Jun 10, 2026 2 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Apr 22, 2026 15 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Feb 09, 2026 4 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation Corrected
Feb 27, 2025 20 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Oct 02, 2024 9 citations
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected

Showing the 50 most recent of 58 citations.

Top deficiency categories
Share of 58 citations
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 13 deficiencies (22%)
Resident Rights 12 deficiencies (21%)
Quality of Life & Care 11 deficiencies (19%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 6 deficiencies (10%)
Pharmacy Services 5 deficiencies (9%)
Administration 4 deficiencies (7%)
Nutrition & Dietary 2 deficiencies (3%)
Nursing & Physician Services 2 deficiencies (3%)
Environmental 2 deficiencies (3%)
Infection Control 1 deficiency (2%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

33 of 58 citations resulted from standard inspections; 21 of 58 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 58 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Aug 2026)

Total fines on record $80K Rank #116 / 122Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 116th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Maryland for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Maryland average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 122 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
51% higher than Maryland average

Maryland average: $53K

Number of fines on record 2
28% more fines than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6

Payment denials on record Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $80K
Maryland average $53K
Penalty History

Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 9, 2026
$29K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 2, 2024
$52K

Last updated: Aug 2026

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Maryland average.

Data as of Aug 2026 · CMS Care Compare

Long-stay quality rating Info CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best. 5 / 5 Significantly above average ↑ 35% · MD 3.7This facility: 5.0, 35% above the MD average of 3.7 (among MD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.8 Score · lower is better ↓ 47% · MD 11.0This facility: 5.8, 47% below the MD average of 11.0 (among MD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 14.0 Score · lower is better ↓ 38% · MD 22.4This facility: 14.0, 38% below the MD average of 22.4 (among MD facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

13 long-stay measures: 5 better, 6 worse, 2 near MD average

6 short-stay measures: 2 better, 3 worse, 1 compared with US only

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

33% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)

Total residents 134
Medicare
8
6% of residents
Medicaid
119
88.8% of residents
Private pay or other
7
5.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.

For-profit
Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$34.9KFiscal year ending 12/2024
For-profit Operated by a limited liability company.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024 Rank #47 / 104Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 47th out of 104 nursing homes we track in Maryland. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Maryland average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$34.9KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$18.3KFiscal year ending 12/2024
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #44 / 104Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 44th out of 104 nursing homes we track in Maryland. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Maryland average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024 42.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #56 / 104Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 56th out of 104 nursing homes we track in Maryland. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Maryland average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Maryland that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (54% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 1 years.

Admissions
212 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 33%
Medicaid 54%
Discharges
203 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 9%
Private pay 25%
Medicaid 66%

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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Maryland average is: 50.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Montcare Bethesda ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Bethesda (Georgetown Village)
120
Facility 120
MD AVG 108
Rank #56 / 141
A+
87.3%
Facility 87.3%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #51 / 93
+5%
3.01
Facility 3.01
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #108 / 120
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -9%-22%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 122
28
Facility 28
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #21 / 122
7.0
Facility 7.0
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #20 / 122
-105-
70
Facility 70
MD AVG 45
Rank #24 / 160
Jack Ribikow$17.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/202438.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024215095
Asbury Methodist Village ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Gaithersburg
164
Facility 164
MD AVG 108
Rank #23 / 141
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4.23
Facility 4.23
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #28 / 120
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +40%+9%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 122
28
Facility 28
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #21 / 122
7.0
Facility 7.0
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #20 / 122
-163-
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 45
Rank #88 / 160
Asbury Communities Inc
$31.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $31.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $18.3M
Rank #12 / 104
$18.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $18.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #6 / 104
59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 59.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #17 / 104
215099
Montcare Wheaton ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Wheaton
94
Facility 94
MD AVG 108
Rank #87 / 141
B+
94.9%
Facility 94.9%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #14 / 93
+14%
3.45
Facility 3.45
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #64 / 120
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -19%-11%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 122
58
Facility 58
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #77 / 122
19.3
Facility 19.3
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #113 / 122
-89-
63
Facility 63
MD AVG 45
Rank #38 / 160
Md3 Operator Holdco LLC$16.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/202439.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024215048
Sligo Creek Healthcare ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Takoma Park (Carroll Manor)
102
Facility 102
MD AVG 108
Rank #73 / 141
C-
93.2%
Facility 93.2%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #25 / 93
+12%
3.51
Facility 3.51
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #61 / 120
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -2%-9%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #86 / 122
48
Facility 48
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #68 / 122
9.6
Facility 9.6
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #48 / 122
195-
60
Facility 60
MD AVG 45
Rank #47 / 160
Woodside Park MD Holdco LLC$14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/202441.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024215327
Kensington Healthcare Center ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Kensington
140
Facility 140
MD AVG 108
Rank #38 / 141
F
93.6%
Facility 93.6%
MD AVG 82.9%
Rank #22 / 93
+13%
4.22
Facility 4.22
MD AVG 3.88
Rank #28 / 120
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -6%+9%
$80.4k
Facility $80.4k
MD AVG $53.4k
Rank #116 / 122
58
Facility 58
MD AVG 52.0
Rank #77 / 122
9.7
Facility 9.7
MD AVG 11.8
Rank #50 / 122
3131-
32
Facility 32
MD AVG 45
Rank #116 / 160
Wo Holdings LLC
$18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $18.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $18.3M
Rank #47 / 104
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #44 / 104
42.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 42.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #56 / 104
215043

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MD nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Maryland

Kensington Healthcare Center is located in Kensington, Maryland.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Maryland.

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
MD

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $11,000 individual
MD

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (~5 trips/month) Case management

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.
MD

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Benefits
24/7 nursing care Meals Therapy Medications (unlimited per medical need)

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+
General Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$34,000/year individual, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strict; prioritizes low-income.
MD

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Benefits
Personal care Meals 24-hour supervision (up to $1,500/month subsidy typical)

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Age —
General Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.
Income Limits (2025) Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month individual with A&A
Asset Limits $155,356 net worth limit
MD

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash benefit ($1,478-$2,471/month, varies by status) for care costs

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+
General Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.
Income Limits (2025) $48,560/year individual, 300% FPL
Asset Limits None specified.
MD

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Benefits
Up to $40/month premium subsidy Reducing drug costs

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.
Income Limits (2025) $2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).
Asset Limits $9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).
MD

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Benefits
Covers premiums (up to $174.70/month Part B) Co-pays Deductibles

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+
General Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.
Income Limits (2025) $943/month (individual); spend-down available.
Asset Limits $2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MD

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (hours vary, typically 20-30/week) Chores Nurse supervision

Frequently Asked Questions about Kensington Healthcare Center

Is Kensington Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Kensington Healthcare Center has a walk score of 32. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Kensington Healthcare Center?

Kensington Healthcare Center's occupancy is 93.6%.

Are pets allowed at Kensington Healthcare Center?

No, Kensington Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Kensington Healthcare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Kensington Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit in MD.

What is the overall rating for Kensington Healthcare Center?

Kensington Healthcare Center received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Kensington Healthcare Center have?

Kensington Healthcare Center has 140 beds.

Are there photos of Kensington Healthcare Center?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Kensington Healthcare Center in the photo gallery on this page.

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