Fox Chase Healthcare

Nursing Home · Silver Spring, MD

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number215197

Contact & location

2015 East-West Highway
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Montgomery County
Phone
(301) 587-2400
ZIP code
20910 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
87
Residents per day
69.3 (80% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Summit Hills MD Opco
Chain
Engage Healthcare (5 facilities, avg 1.5★)
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.30 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.46 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.87 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.97 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.08 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
64.5 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
63.6 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
2 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 10, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
33.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
10
Citations on record (3 years)
65 health · 15 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-24 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-08
2026-04-24 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-08
2026-04-24 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-08
2026-04-24 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-08
2025-12-19 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-31
2025-03-10 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
F0840 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
F0843 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-04
2025-03-10 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2025-03-10 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-17
2023-09-19 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-11
2020-01-17 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02
2020-01-17 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-02

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Summit Hills MD Holdco LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Lighten, Jake (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Paneth, Jack (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50%
Paneth, Jack (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lighten, Jake (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Nabi, Abdoulatif (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Fox Chase Healthcare?

Fox Chase Healthcare has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maryland.

How many beds does Fox Chase Healthcare have?

It has 87 certified beds and cares for about 69 residents per day.

Has Fox Chase Healthcare been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Fox Chase Healthcare?

It is part of Engage Healthcare and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Fox Chase Healthcare?

(301) 587-2400. The facility is located at 2015 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.