WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER
301 RUSSELL AVENUE, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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How WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER Compares
WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER is a 285-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.6%) is above the Maryland average of 2.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 285 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gaithersburg, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 5.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.2% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.5% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.6% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Gaithersburg.
What keeps WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
Why is WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 285 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg sits in Montgomery County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 162,414 (15.5%)
- Median age
- 39.4 years
- Median household income
- $111,812
- Median home value
- $491,700
Demographics for Montgomery County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gaithersburg.
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