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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Larkin Chase Center

15005 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD 20716

Larkin Chase Center, a 120-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Bowie, MD, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.37
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
16
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

N/A

Long-Stay Quality

N/A

Facility Information

Provider Number
215264
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
45
In Hospital
No
County
Prince Georges
Last Inspection
Jun 14, 2022

Staffing Data

How the 4.37 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.57 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.01
CNA Hours
1.80
Total Nursing Hours
4.37 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.39

What the CMS Record Reveals About Larkin Chase Center

Larkin Chase Center operates 120 certified beds in Bowie, MD with approximately 45 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality N/A★).

The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.37 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 1.57 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Larkin Chase Center falls into a category where comparative context matters.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (16 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2022 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2022 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2022 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2022 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2022 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2022 Tag: 0624

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 14, 2022 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2018 Tag: 0921

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 11, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2018 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 11, 2018

B - Pattern - No harm Nov 1, 2018 Tag: 0814

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 11, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2018 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 11, 2018

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2018 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 11, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2018 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 11, 2018

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 1, 2018 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 11, 2018

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2017 Tag: 0500

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.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2017

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 13, 2017 Tag: 0371

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2017

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 93.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 93.3% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Larkin Chase Center?
Larkin Chase Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (null★).
What are the staffing levels at Larkin Chase Center?
Larkin Chase Center reports 4.37 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.57 per resident day (national average: 0.68).
How many beds does Larkin Chase Center have?
Larkin Chase Center has 120 certified beds with approximately 45 residents. The facility is located at 15005 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD 20716.
Does Larkin Chase Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Larkin Chase Center has 16 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Larkin Chase Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Larkin Chase Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Larkin Chase Center?
Larkin Chase Center is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Larkin Chase Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Larkin Chase Center was on Jun 14, 2022. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Larkin Chase Center?
Larkin Chase Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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