Turtle Creek Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
3000 McComas Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895 · For profit - Limited Liability company · 140 certified beds · (301) 933-0060 Medicare & Medicaid certified
This home has serious findings on its record. Read them closely before you consider it.
- a high payroll-based staffing rating (4/5)
- lower-than-typical staff turnover (34% vs 45% nationally) — better care continuity
- fewer deficiencies at its most recent standard inspection than at the one before — a sign of improvement
- it has an abuse, neglect, or exploitation citation (F0600), cited Oct 2024
- it has citations for its abuse-prevention policies, restraint use, or reporting and investigating of allegations (F0604, F0609, F0610) — cited below the harm level, meaning inspectors found the process wanting but did not find a resident harmed
- inspectors cited 1 immediate-jeopardy problem — the most serious level
- inspectors recorded 1 serious finding as past non-compliance — the problem was found, fixed, and verified before the survey closed, so it is history rather than a current condition, but it is still worth asking what changed
- a high number of inspection citations overall (58) — worth reading through, though larger and more-often-surveyed homes tend to accrue more lower-severity tags
- the CMS record shows $80,425 in federal fines (most recent 2026-02-09)
- its payroll- and facility-reported staffing and quality-measure scores sit well above its independent inspection score
- its independent health-inspection rating is low (1/5)
One thing this read cannot see: what residents and families actually experience day to day. Public data misses the feel of a place — visit unannounced, ideally at a mealtime or on a weekend, talk to staff and families, and ask your tour questions.
A plain-English summary of the public record below — not a rating, ranking, or recommendation. We take no money from any facility.
| Health inspectionSurveyor-assigned, ranked within your stateInspector-verified | 1 of 5 |
| StaffingFrom payroll records (PBJ) | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measuresSelf-reported by the facility | 5 of 5 |
Worth a closer look. This home's staffing and quality-measure ratings run 4 stars above its independent health-inspection score. The inspection is done by state surveyors; the quality-measure score leans on data the facility reports about itself, and staffing on its payroll (PBJ) submissions — so a gap this large is worth reading the inspection record for.
Location & what’s nearby
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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.
Quality measures — how residents actually fare
| Overall quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay residentspeople who live here | 5 of 5 |
Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.
Trend — is this home getting better or worse?
Over 2025-02 to 2026-06, this home’s CMS overall rating fell from 3 to 1 stars. From monthly CMS archive snapshots.
Horizontal axis runs 2025-02 to 2026-06. That is where CMS’s monthly archive ends, so the right-hand edge of each line is that month — not today.
See all quality measures vs. state & national benchmarks
| Measure | This home | State avg | Typical state | vs typical state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities increased | 9.2% | 20.4% | 15.4% | better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.4% | better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in their bladder | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% | better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% | better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms | 4.3% | 22.8% | 6.5% | better than state‡ — see note marked double-dagger below the table |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.1% | worse than state‡ — see note marked double-dagger below the table |
| Long-stay residents with falls causing major injury | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.3% | better |
| Long-stay residents whose ability to walk worsened | 6.6% | 22.2% | 16.1% | better |
| Long-stay residents on antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 3.7% | 16.7% | 18.9% | better |
| Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine | 99.3% | 96.6% | 95.3% | typical |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.9% | 5.9% | 4.7% | worse |
| Long-stay residents with worsening bladder/bowel control | 26.2% | 25.0% | 21.2% | worse |
| Long-stay residents who got an antipsychotic medication§ — see the note below the table | 20.2% | 13.8% | 17.1% | worse |
| Short-stay residents who newly got an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% | better |
| Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine | 70.8% | 80.6% | 79.4% | worse |
‡ On this measure the state average is at least twice (or half) the typical state — a gap that size is usually how the state codes and reports the measure, not how its homes actually perform. Against a benchmark this state does not sit on, a “vs typical state” verdict would mostly be measuring the state, so we compare this home with its own state instead and show both averages.
§ Antipsychotics carry an FDA boxed warning — they raise the risk of death in older people with dementia-related psychosis, and are not approved for that use. So this measure is partly a read on whether a home sedates residents instead of staffing for them. But read a low rate carefully in both directions: CMS excludes residents coded with schizophrenia (and Tourette's or Huntington's) from this measure, and federal auditors have found implausible increases in schizophrenia coding since the measure was published — so a very low rate can reflect recoding rather than less prescribing. Ask the home what share of its residents carry a schizophrenia diagnosis, and how it handles behavioral symptoms without medication.
CMS quality measures, as Care Compare shows them. For most rows lower is better (fewer falls, ulcers, hospitalizations); vaccination rates are the exception. Not every row is risk-adjusted. CMS adjusts some measures for resident mix, but falls with major injury, antipsychotic use, physical restraints and the vaccination rates are unadjusted rates — so a home caring for heavier or more behaviorally complex residents can look worse on them without providing worse care. The “typical state” column is the median of the 50 state averages — not a national average of all homes. We use it because a plain average across homes is pulled badly off course by a few states’ reporting habits (long-stay depressive symptoms is the clearest case: Illinois codes it several times higher than most states, which alone lifted the all-homes figure to about twice what a typical state records). The median of state averages resists that — but it does weigh every state equally, so a large state counts no more than a small one, and it is a benchmark of our construction rather than a CMS-published figure. better/worse means the home differs from that benchmark by more than 10% of it; closer than that reads typical. CMS does not publish how many residents each measure covers, and the counts are often small — a single resident can move a rate by several points — so treat small gaps as noise. These come from data the facility reports, so weigh them against the independent inspection record above.
Short-stay rehab — if you are coming here from a hospital
Arriving from a hospital right now? Read the discharge guide → — your appeal rights, how to slow a rushed discharge, and what to ask about the numbers below.
Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.18 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 18% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.
Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 10% of this home’s weekday level — it runs some therapy at the weekend, at a lower level than on weekdays. The median home that reports therapy runs 13% — weekday-focused therapy is the industry norm, not a shortfall. But recovery does not pause on a Saturday: ask what the weekend actually looks like here.
This section is about rehab stays, not living here. Most of this page — the stars, the quality measures, the inspection record — describes the home the way a permanent resident experiences it. These figures describe the short Medicare stay after a hospital discharge: a hip, a stroke, a bad infection, six weeks and home. They are different residents, different staff, often a different wing. Therapy hours are per resident in the building, not per rehab patient — the count includes every long-stay resident, and they mostly get no therapy at all. So a home with a small rehab wing inside a large nursing population reads low here even if its rehab patients get plenty of therapy, and a mostly-rehab home reads high. Use it to compare homes doing similar work, ask what a rehab resident actually gets in a day, and remember that CMS does not publish therapy minutes per patient — nobody does.
See every short-stay measure CMS publishes for this home
| Measure | This home | U.S. median | Period covered | CMS’s call |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Got home and stayed homeRate of successful return to home or community from a SNF | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Went back to hospitalRate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF | 10.2%CMS range 6.9–15.4 | 10.7% | Oct 2022–Sep 2024 | no different from U.S. |
| Met the expected recoveryPercentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Self-care at dischargePercentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves at discharge | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Moving around at dischargePercentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to move around at discharge | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Medication problems followed upPercentage of residents whose medications were reviewed and who received follow-up care when medication issues were identified | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Medication list to the next providerPercentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the next health care setting | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Medication list to the familyPercentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| New or worsened pressure ulcersPercentage of residents with pressure ulcers/pressure injuries that are new or worsened | not reported — The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure. | — | ||
| Infections that led to hospitalPercentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization | 7.7%CMS range 3.8–12.0 | 7.1% | Oct 2023–Sep 2024 | no different from U.S. |
| Medicare spending per stayMedicare Spending Per Beneficiary (MSPB) for residents in SNFs | 1.27 | 1.02 | Oct 2022–Sep 2024 | CMS makes no comparison for this measure |
From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program — Medicare short-stay outcomes, which is a different dataset from the long-stay quality measures above and describes a different set of residents. Where CMS risk-adjusts a measure we show its adjusted rate, and the CMS range beside it is the confidence interval CMS publishes: a home whose range is wide is a home with few stays, where one patient moves the number several points. Read the period column. These measures do not share a window — the claims-based ones (getting home, readmission, spending) lag by a year or more, because a stay has to finish and its claims settle before it can be counted. CMS’s call is CMS’s, not ours: it is the only place anyone tests whether this home differs from the national rate at all, and most homes on most measures do not. Two caveats on it. CMS tests only three of these measures — getting home, readmission, and infections that led to hospital; on the other nine it publishes a rate and no comparison, and rather than compute a verdict CMS declined to make, we say so in the column. And on readmission almost every home in the country lands on “no different”, so that row separates homes far less than getting-home does — which is why met the expected recovery, a measure CMS does not test but which spreads across the whole range, is called out above the table rather than left in this list. The U.S. median column is our own, taken across every home CMS publishes that measure for in this same file; it is not a CMS-published benchmark. Homes CMS gives no rate for are left out of it rather than counted as zero. Medicare spending per stay is a ratio, not a percentage — 1.00 means this home’s Medicare spending for a stay matched the national figure CMS compares it against, and it measures cost to Medicare, not quality of care.
Staffing
How full it usually is: this home is certified for 140 beds and averages 131.0 residents a day — about 94% occupied, or roughly 9 beds typically open. It runs fairly full. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.
Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 3.45 hrs/resident/day is below the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 0.56 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.01 is below the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.
Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 3.03 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 3.63 on weekdays — 16% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 0.66 to 0.30 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)
This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 34% is below the national median of 45%. 2 administrators have left in the past year — frequent leadership churn is a warning sign families often miss.
Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.
Inspection trend
Deficiencies are fewer than at the previous inspection — improving. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.
Inspection deficiencies
State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.
Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.
58 citations, most serious first. The 13 most serious are shown; the remaining 45 are one tap away and print in full.
- Immediate jeopardy · L2026-02-09 · tag F0689 — failed to keep residents free of avoidable accidents; supervise adequately — widespreadEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on review of facility incident 2735892, documentation review, medical record review, interview, and observation, it was determined the facility failed to have an effective system in place to prevent residents from smoking in their room. The failure to monitor residents with recent behaviors of smoking in their rooms resulted in a fire in a resident's room that placed other residents at risk and caused other residents to be relocated in the facility. This deficient practice was evident for 3 (Residents #1, #2, #3) of 35 smokers in the facility and had the potential to affect all residents that resided at the facility.As a result of these findings an Immediate Jeopardy was called on 2/6/26 at 1:59 PM. The facility submitted a plan to remove the Immediacy on 2/6/26 at 5:23 PM. The survey team verified that the facility obtained compliance with the removal plan, and the Immediate Jeopardy was abated on 2/8/26.The findings include:On 2/6/26 at 8:15 AM a review of facility reported incident 2735892 revealed on…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Actual harm · Gcited before2024-10-02 · tag F0600 — failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect — isolatedProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on review of a facility reported incident, medical record review, facility documentation review, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to honor a resident's wishes to not change position which resulted in a staff member pulling a resident's contracted fingers which resulted in a fractured finger. The failure to honor a resident's wishes while assisting in bed mobility resulted in actual harm to Resident #2. This was evident for 1 (#2) of 20 residents reviewed for facility reported incidents. The findings include: Review of facility reported incident MD00195473 on 9/26/24 at 8:22 AM revealed Resident #2 was admitted to the facility in June 2023 with diagnoses that included hemiplegia and hemiparesis following a cerebral infarction affecting the left non-dominant side, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, and contracture of the muscles with multiple sites. The MDS (Minimum Data Set) is part of the Resident Assessment Instrument that was Federally mandated in legislation passed in 1986. The MDS is a set of assessment screening items employed as…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Actual harm · Gcited before2020-11-02 · tag F0600 — failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect — isolatedProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on surveyor review of closed clinical records, review of facility administrative records and interviews with the facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure Resident #172 was free from abuse. This finding was evident for 1 of 7 residents selected for review of the abuse care area, which resulted in actual harm. This finding was identified during the investigation of a facility reported incident MD00159216. A review of the facility's plan of correction implemented after the facility gained knowledge of the abuse incident resulted in the deficiency being cited as past non-compliance. The correction date was 10-14-2020. The findings include: On 10-27-2020 a review of the closed clinical record for Resident #106 revealed on 10-09-2020 at 1:25 AM a concurrent review noted that Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) #2 responded to the resident's room after hearing a loud noise. Upon entering the room, GNA #2 found Resident #106 holding a lamp stand. The resident's roommate (Resident…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-06-10 · tag F0580 — failed to tell family and doctor about changes — isolatedImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the facility staff failed to notify the practitioner when a resident was assessed to have extremely high blood glucose levels. This was evident for 1 (#2) of 2 residents reviewed for neglect.The findings include:Finger stick blood sugar (BS) readings are obtained from a small drop of blood from a poke to a finger. The American Diabetes Association and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) suggest the recommended pre-meal blood glucose (sugar) readings should range between 80-130 mg/dL and less than 180 mg/dL 1-2 hours after the beginning of a meal; Target ranges may be different based on age, health status and diabetes management plan; Follow physician recommendations specific to each individual. However, results above 600 mg/dL are considered a life-threatening medical emergency. Complaint #3201771 and Resident #2's medical record were reviewed on 6/8/26 at 1:00 PM.The medical record revealed physicians orders written on 5/9/26 for finger stick blood sugar (BS) testing before meals and at bedtime. Resident #2's May and June…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-06-10 · tag F0610 — failed to investigate and act on abuse reports — isolatedRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on review of facility reported incident investigations and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of neglect. This was evident for 1 (#4) of 2 residents for neglect.The findings include: On 6/10/26 at 9:35 AM, a review of the facility's investigation file for the self-report 2964230, which alleged Resident #4 was left to feed him/herself with the door closed, spilling food on him/herself, was conducted. The self-report indicated the alleged incident occurred on 3/7/26 and was reported to the facility on 3/25/26. The Facility Reported Incident Follow-Up Investigation Report Form documented a skin assessment was completed on Resident #4, who was non-verbal, and other non-interviewable residents and interviewable resident were interviewed. Continued review of the documents included with the facility's investigation found no evidence that interviews had been conducted with interviewable residents and there was no evidence skin assessments had been completed with any non-interviewable residents. On 6/10/26 at 11:13 AM,…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · F2026-04-22 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — widespreadProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) ensure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was available for staff to provide Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP), and 2) ensure the clean area of the laundry room, including clean linens and laundry staff, were protected from exposure to wastewater from the washing machines. This was evident 1) for two (Residents #9 and #73) of 2 residents reviewed for EBP, and 2) during an observation of the laundry room, and this deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents.The findings include:1). Resident #73 had a medical history that included but was not limited to: acute osteomyelitis of the right lower extremity, complete traumatic amputation of two or more right lesser toes, atherosclerosis of native arteries of the extremities with gangrene, cellulitis of the right lower extremity, and moderate protein-calorie malnutrition. Resident #9 had a medical history that included, but was not limited to, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, type 2 diabetes,…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-22 · tag F0550 — failed to protect resident dignity and rights — isolatedHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on record reviews, observations, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to treat residents with respect and dignity during mealtime. This was evident in one of two dining observations during the recertification survey.The findings include:1a) Record review for Resident #10 showed that he/she had a limited range of motion in both upper extremities and required full assistance from staff with his/her self-care needs, including eating.An observation of breakfast at the Potomac Unit on 4/14/26 at 8:23 AM showed staff #12, a nursing assistant, feeding Resident #10 in the Resident's room. Resident #10 was lying in bed while staff #12 stood by the left side of the bed. The observation also noted 2 chairs in the Resident's room, and staff #12 continued to stand while feeding Resident #10.During an interview with staff #12 on 4/14/26 at 8:40 AM, she stated she was unaware that feeding a resident while standing was a dignity concern. In an interview on 4/21/26 at 1:00 PM, the director of nursing (DON) reported that staff were expected to sit at eye level when…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-22 · tag F0578 — failed to honor advance directives / code status — isolatedHonor 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.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Number of residents sampled: Number of residents cited: Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that advance directives were discussed with residents and/or responsible representatives when new orders for life-sustaining treatment were implemented. This was evident for 1 (Resident #58) out of 5 residents reviewed for advance directives.The findings include:The Maryland Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) is a form that includes medical orders for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other medical personnel regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other life-sustaining treatment options for a specific patient. It is valid in all health care facilities and programs throughout Maryland. Section 1 includes orders to perform CPR or Not Perform CPR. The No CPR section includes three options: A-1 Intubate; A-2 Do Not Intubate, but comprehensive efforts may include limited ventilatory support by CPAP or BiPAP; or Option B, No CPR, Palliative…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0628 — isolatedProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the resident and the resident's representative were provided the written notice of transfer when the resident was transferred to the hospital. This was found to be evident for one (Resident #4) out of one resident reviewed for hospitalization.The findings include: Review of Resident #4's medical record revealed the resident's diagnosis included, but was not limited to, a mental disorder. The resident had an identified representative listed as an emergency contact. On 12/30/25 the resident was sent to the hospital for treatment and was admitted . On 4/21/25 further review of the resident's medical record failed to reveal documentation to indicate the required transfer notice information was provided to the resident or the resident's representative related to the 12/30/25 transfer. On 4/21/26 at 1:52 PM the Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed about information provided to the resident and the representative at time of hospital transfer. The DON reported that the bed hold policy is…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0645 — isolatedPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) was completed for 1 (Resident #59) of 1 Residents reviewed for PASARR. The findings include: PASARR is a federally mandated program implemented by the Maryland Department of Health to ensure individuals with serious mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or related conditions are not inappropriately placed in Medicaid-certified nursing facilities or long-term care. On 04/13/26 at 2:45 PM, the medical record for Resident #59 revealed they had a medical history that included, but was not limited to: non-ST-elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), delusional disorders, bipolar disorder, encephalopathy, paranoid personality disorder, unspecified psychosis, and type II diabetes. On 04/14/26 at 9:44 AM, there was no indication of a Level I PASARR screening having been completed for Resident #59. The PASARR completed was for a recent hospitalization and a 30-day exemption for a short-stay nursing facility admission. There was no…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-22 · tag F0657 — failed to keep the care plan current — isolatedDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed 1) failed to review and revise a resident's care plan, and 2) to ensure interdisciplinary care plan meetings were held to address residents' care needs after the completion of the Minimum Data Set assessment. This was found to be evident for 1) one resident (Resident #6) of five reviewed for advance directives, and 2) two residents (Resident #108 and #51) of four residents reviewed for neglect. The findings include:1). MOLST stands for Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. It is an actionable medical document used for patients with serious, advanced illnesses to stipulate specific preferences for end-of-life care—such as intubation, resuscitation, and feeding tubes—that are recognized across various healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and emergency care. A review of Resident #6's medical records was conducted on [DATE] at 12:09 AM. The review revealed that the resident's most recent MOLST form…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-22 · tag F0658 — failed to meet professional standards of care — isolatedEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Based on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician-ordered medications were administered as prescribed, including the correct medication, dose, and timing, for 3 (Resident #3, Resident #38, and Resident #55) of 3 Residents observed during the medication administration observation. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents receiving medications on all nursing units.The findings include: On 4/15/26 at 9:25 AM, LPN #3 was observed to have prepared medications for Resident #38, which included: Levetriacetam 750 mg, Divalproex sodium 500 mg, and Lactulose 30 mL. These medications were left unlabeled by LPN #3 and placed in a non-resident-specific drawer. LPN #3 then proceeded to administer medications for Resident #3, demonstrating a failure to ensure medications were administered to the intended resident in accordance with physician orders.On 4/15/26 at 9:50 AM, LPN #3 prepared a Magnesium 500 mg for administration to Resident #3. Upon review, the physician's order was for: Magnesium Oxide 400 mg (240 mg…
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- Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0678 — failed to provide CPR when needed — isolatedProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure residents only had one active Maryland Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST). This was evident for 1 (Resident #6) of 5 residents reviewed for advanced directives. The findings include:The Maryland Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form is a portable and enduring medical order form covering options for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life-sustaining treatments. It was designed to ensure that healthcare providers throughout Maryland have a uniform system of communicating a resident's end-of-life wishes in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is the act of attempting to revive someone once their heart or breathing have stopped.A review of Resident #6's electronic health record on [DATE] at 12:09 PM revealed a MOLST dated [DATE], that indicated do not attempt CPR if cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest occurs. The resident's…
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- Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0679 — failed to provide activities — isolatedProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Based on record reviews, interviews, and observations, it was determined that the facility failed to provide activities based on the resident's comprehensive assessment. This was evident for 1 (Resident #51) of 4 residents reviewed for neglect. The findings include:The concerns related to Complaint2795585 included a report that staff was mistreating Resident #51 by showing other residents more attention. On 4/14/26 at 10:08 AM, Resident #51 was observed in room, watching TV.On 4/17/26 at 12:10 PM, a review of Resident #51's most recent comprehensive assessment with a reference date of 7/15/25 section F, indicated that it was very important for the resident to do things with groups of people and to go outside to get fresh air when the weather is good.On 4/17/26 at 12:15 PM, Resident #51's care plan for activities included interventions such as, encouraging attendance to entertainment programs, large and small group activities, volunteer demonstrations, and religious activities; and invite resident to scheduled activities.A review of April 2026 activities and activity participation…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-22 · tag F0684 — failed to provide proper treatment and quality of care — isolatedProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Based on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure lab tests that were required to determine if a specific medication needed to be administered were obtained. This was found to be evident for one (Resident #40) out of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.The findings include:Review of Resident #40's medical record revealed the resident has leukopenia, which is a lower than normal white blood cell (WBC) count. A low white blood cell count leaves a resident vulnerable to infections.The resident had an order, in effect from 11/20/25 through 2/21/26 for Zarxio to be administered once every 14 days for leukopenia when the WBC (white blood count) is less than 4. The resident had an order from 9/26/25 until 4/17/26 for a CBC (complete blood count - which includes WBC) every two weeks on Tuesdays and to fax the results to the pharmacy for neupogen delivery. Neupogen and Zarxio have the same active ingredients. Review of the lab results revealed the resident had a WBC of 2.7 on 2/12/26 and the Zarxio was administered. On 2/22/26…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-22 · tag F0686 — failed to prevent and treat pressure sores (bedsores) — isolatedProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Based on observations, record reviews, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents at risk for developing pressure injuries receive appropriate services for treatment and prevention. This was evident for 1 (Resident #45) of 4 residents reviewed for pressure injuries. The findings include:Resident #45 had been a resident of the facility since early 2018. On 4/13/26 at 11:10 AM, the resident was observed in bed equipped with an air mattress. The control unit for the air mattress was located at the foot of the bed and was observed to be set at 550 lbs.A review of Resident #45's medical record was conducted on 4/13/26 at 1:32 PM. The review revealed the resident's most recent weight was 252.4 lbs. taken on 4/3/26. Current orders included for nursing to check air mattress to be set per manufacturers guidelines and check for proper placement and function every shift.The Braden Scale is a widely used healthcare tool to assess a patient's risk of developing pressure injuries/ulcers. Scores range from 6 to 23, with lower scores indicating higher risk.…
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- Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0690 — failed to manage incontinence, catheters, and urinary infections — isolatedProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Based on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure urology appointments for monthly suprapubic catheter changes were scheduled in a timely manner. This was found to be evident for one (Resident #40) out of two residents reviewed for urinary catheter care.The findings include:Supra pubic catheters require a surgical procedure in which a small incision is cut through the abdomen to allow for insertion of a tube into the bladder. The tube remains in place to allow for continuous drainage of urine into a drainage bag. Review of Resident #40's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in 2025. The resident has a suprapubic catheter, with orders in effect from 9/3/25, to change the supra pubic catheter monthly at the urologist office. Review of the medical record revealed documentation that the resident was seen by the urologist for a supra pubic catheter change on 10/9/25 with a recommendation to follow up in 4 weeks for a catheter change. Review of a 10/9/25 nursing progress note revealed the resident's next…
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- Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0697 — failed to manage pain — isolatedProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Based on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure pain management was provided to a resident requiring such services according to professional standards of practice. This was evident for 1 (Resident #6) of 2 residents reviewed for pain management. The findings include:Resident #6 had been a resident of the facility since mid-2019. The medical record indicated that the resident was cognitively intact.Resident #6 was interviewed on 4/13/26 at 11:52 AM. During the interview, the resident reported that s/he was in severe pain and that the facility had run out of his/her pain medication. The resident stated, they have a box upstairs for emergency if you run out but they won't do that for me.A review of Resident #6's medication orders was conducted on 4/16/26 at 1:37 PM. The review revealed that the resident was on a routine narcotic pain medication (Oxycodone 5 MG capsule every 6 hours) for chronic pain scheduled at 12 AM, 6 AM, 12 PM and 6 PM. The administration record for April 2026 revealed that the resident missed doses on 4/12/26 at 6 AM,…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2026-04-22 · tag F0759 — failed to keep medication error rate low — isolatedEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Based on observation, record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medications were administered in accordance with physician orders and accepted standards of practice. This deficient practice resulted in a medication error rate of 17.24% (5 errors out of 29 opportunities), exceeding the allowable 5% error rate.The findings include:On 4/15/26, a medication pass observation identified 5 medication errors out of 29 opportunities (17.24%).On 4/15/26 at 2:25 AM, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #3 was observed to have partially dispensed medications for Resident #38 prior to completing the administration for another resident. The medications included: Levetiracetam 750 mg, Divalproex sodium DR 500 mg, and Lactulose 30 mL. These medications were unlabeled and placed in a non-resident-specific drawer within the medication cart. LPN #3 then proceeded to administer medications to Resident #3, leaving three of Resident #38's medications unsecured and not identifiable for the intended resident. Constituting three errors.On 4/15/26 at 9:50 AM, LPN…
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- Potential for harm · D2026-04-22 · tag F0849 — isolatedArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
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Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate hospice documentation was maintained and readily accessible for 1 (Resident #9) of 1 Residents reviewed for Hospice Care.The findings include:Resident #9 had a medical history that included, but was not limited to, a terminal diagnosis of cerebral atherosclerosis and had been receiving hospice care services since 7/4/2025 from Heartland Hospice.On 4/15/26 at 1:13 PM, a record review revealed that Resident #9's electronic medical record contained hospice-related documentation limited to a care plan conference dated 10/7/25, covering benefit period dates 10/2/25 through 12/20/25. There was no evidence of additional hospice care documentation in the medical record, in the two available electronic formats, or on a hard copy.On 4/16/26 at 11:30 AM, during an interview with the Director of Social Services, SSD #4 stated that Heartland provided the facility with handwritten documentation of visits to the resident and that it was maintained in the resident's…
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- Potential for harm · D2026-02-09 · tag F0944 — isolatedConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
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Based on review of facility documentation of employee education records and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure all staff received mandatory Quality Assessment and Performance (QAPI) training (Staff #20). This was evident for 1 of 5 employees reviewed during a complaint survey. The findings include:On 2/9/26 a review of 5 random employees' education records provided by the facility was conducted for QAPI training.Review of Staff #20's education records with a hire date of 7/31/24 revealed no QAPI training has been completed.Interview with the Administrator on 2/9/26 at 2:13 PM confirmed there is no evidence Staff #20 has received QAPI training.
- Potential for harm · D2026-02-09 · tag F0946 — isolatedProvide training in compliance and ethics.
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Based on review of facility documentation of employee education records and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure all staff received mandatory Compliance and Ethics training annually (Staff #20). This was evident for 1 of 5 employees reviewed during a complaint survey.The findings include:On 2/9/26 a review of 5 random employees' education records provided by the facility was conducted for annual Compliance and Ethics training.Review of Staff #20's education records with a hire date of 7/31/24 from January 2025 until February 2026 revealed no Compliance and Ethics training has been completed.Interview with the Administrator on 2/9/26 at 2:13 PM confirmed there is no evidence Staff #20 has received annual Compliance and Ethics training.
- Potential for harm · D2026-02-09 · tag F0947 — failed to train nurse aides adequately — isolatedEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
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Based on review of facility documentation of employee education records and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure all nurse aides received 12 hours of training annually that included dementia management and abuse prevention (Staff #20). This was evident for 1 of 5 nurse aides reviewed during a complaint survey. The findings include:On 2/9/26 a review of 5 random nurse aides' education records provided by the facility was conducted for annual training.Review of Staff #20's education records with a hire date of 7/31/24 from January 2025 until February 2026 revealed no evidence Staff #20 received 12 hours of training that included dementia management and abuse prevention.Interview with the Administrator on 2/9/26 at 2:13 PM confirmed there is no evidence Staff #20 received 12 hours of training from January 2025 until February 2026 that included dementia management and abuse prevention.
- Potential for harm · Ecited before2025-02-27 · tag F0584 — failed to keep a safe, clean, comfortable home — patternHonor 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.
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Based on record review, observation and interview, the facility failed to provide residents with an adequate supply of linens. This has the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The findings include: During a review of Intake #MD00164452 on 2/19/25 at 08:30 AM the complainant stated that the facility did not have enough towels and washcloths. On 2/20/25 at 09:30 AM, 2/20/25 at 12:30 PM and 2/21/25 at 8:00 AM, the surveyors observed that the linen carts in the hall contained only one or two towels and washcloths in the cart. During those observations Geriatric Nursing Assistants #7, #11, #12 and #13 were interviewed about the amount of linen they have to provide for resident care. They stated they have enough linen to provide care, but they often have to go down to the laundry to get extra linens. During an interview on 02/21/2025 at 8:06 AM, laundry staff #9 stated she never has enough laundry to give staff when they come down and request it because they are very short on all laundry but especially washcloths, towels, and gowns. During an interview on…
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- Potential for harm · E2025-02-27 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — patternProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Based on observations and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to properly store food in accordance with professional standards for food service and safety. This was found evident in 1 of 3 kitchen observations and 2 out of 2 unit storage refrigerators during the survey. This has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: On 2/18/25 at 8:18 AM, the surveyor conducted initial observation of the facility kitchen. During the observation the facility's Dietitian and interim-Dietary Manager Staff #17 was present. On 2/18/25 at 8:20 AM, the surveyor along with Staff #17 observed the dry storage room. Staff #17 stated that dietary staff are expected to date the food items when they are received. The surveyor noted one can of sliced peaches without a labeled received date. The surveyor also noted that one can of mandarin oranges that did not have a receive date. The can also did not have an expiration date. On a different row 6 cans of the same product, mandarin oranges, we noted all to have recently received dates. The surveyor asked Staff #17 how…
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- Potential for harm · E2025-02-27 · tag F0910 — patternEnsure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.
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Based on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate privacy in resident bathrooms. This was found to be evident throughout the facility during the recertification survey. The findings include: On 2/18/2025 at 9:10 AM, surveyors conducted on interview with Resident #442's family member who addressed concerns about bathroom privacy for the resident due to lack of blinds in the resident bathroom. On 2/18/2025, surveyors observed multiple bathrooms located in resident rooms on the ground floor with no blinds or curtains covering the windows. Brackets were observed hung in resident window frames in bathrooms without blinds or curtains. Windows in resident bathrooms were also observed not to be frosted. On 2/20/2025 at 2:30 PM, surveyors toured outside the facility. During this tour, surveyors were able to see inside residents' bathrooms from outside on the ground level. The Maintenance Director (MD) was interviewed on 2/25/2025 at 11:10 AM. The MD stated that he had worked at the facility for 8 years and was not aware at any time…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-02-27 · tag F0550 — failed to protect resident dignity and rights — isolatedHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to recognize the rights of a Resident. This was found evident of 1 (Resident #56) of 46 residents reviewed during the survey. The findings include: On [DATE] at 11:20 AM, the surveyor reviewed Resident #56's medical record. The record revealed that Resident #56 had a Maryland Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form dated [DATE] that indicated Resident #56 decided for him/herself that he/she wanted Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event of cardiac arrest. On further review the surveyor reviewed a psychologist note dated [DATE]. In the note Psychologist Staff #29 documented that Resident #56 was non-verbal in that he/she cannot clearly speak. She further documented that Resident #56 could however, communicate using a flip phone and text. She wrote; Resident #56's writing suggests he/she is bright with good vocabulary and faster than expected speed of processing, based on the speed in which he/she types/texts. On…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0561 — failed to honor residents' choices — isolatedHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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Based on resident interview, medical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to adjust the care plan to reflect the resident's preferences. This was evident for 1 (Resident #22) of 8 residents reviewed during the annual survey. The findings include: On 2/18/25 at 11:46 AM, during an interview with Resident #22, the resident reported that the facility failed to honor his/her preference for female healthcare providers. On 2/21/25 at 10:34 AM, a review of Resident #22's medical record failed to reveal documentation of Resident #22's healthcare provider preference. On 2/21/25 at 11:00 AM, an interview with Staff #26 was conducted. Staff #26 stated that Resident #22 only requested female healthcare providers to care for him/her. Staff #26 also reported that all staff members and the facility management were aware of Resident #22's preferences. On 2/21/25 at 12:09 PM, an interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) was conducted. The DON confirmed that the facility failed to update Resident's #22 care plan to reflect his/her preferences.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-02-27 · tag F0578 — failed to honor advance directives / code status — isolatedHonor 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.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the accuracy of the Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) order. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #24) out of 5 residents reviewed for MOLST orders and advance directives during an annual survey. The findings include: Maryland Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) portable and enduring medical order form covering options for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life-sustaining treatments. The medical orders are based on a patient's wishes about medical treatments. An incapacitated person cannot sign a Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) form. Instead, a health care agent or surrogate can sign the form on their behalf. Record Review, on 02/18/25 at 03:33 PM, found that MOLST was from year 2020 with Resident #24 as the decision maker for his medical treatments. However, a legal court Gaudian Appointed Order was issued on 6/16/2022. Further record review, on…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0604 — failed to not use physical restraints improperly — isolatedEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, record review, review of facility's policy and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to document ongoing re-assessments that would help determine the necessity of restraints for a resident who utilized a restraint. This was evident for 1 (Resident #10) of 1 resident reviewed for restraints during the survey. The findings include: Physical restraint includes all devices and practices used by the facility that restrict freedom of movement or normal access to one's body. On 2/18/25 at 9:13 AM, the surveyor observed a half gate across Resident #10's doorway. Resident #10 was noted walking up to the door and resting his/her hands on the top of the gate. When the surveyor approached the door Resident #10 smiled and walked back to his/her bed and sat down. On 2/25/25 at 1:46 PM, the surveyor reviewed the restraint order dated 11/17/17. The order stated, may apply a gate at the resident's door for safety every shift. Next the surveyor reviewed Resident #10's care plan. A care…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-02-27 · tag F0610 — failed to investigate and act on abuse reports — isolatedRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on the facility's investigation on report, staff record review, the facility's policy and procedures for abuse prevention, and facility staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to prevent further potential abuse during an active investigation of abuse. This was evident for 1 resident (#143) of 7 residents reviewed for abuse during the annual survey. The findings include: On 2/19/25 at 1PM, the surveyor reviewed the facility's investigation report (FRI) MD00164084. The report revealed that on 2/18/21 around 8:20 PM Resident #143 reported to county police that Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA), Staff #35, punched him/her in the face four times. The facility began their investigation on 2/18/21 and concluded the allegation of abuse on 2/24/21 as allegation not verified. Review of the facility's initial report to the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) revealed a statement from Staff #35 that he/she worked with the resident on 2/18/21 3p-11p shift; denied touching resident- said resident…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0623 — isolatedProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review, and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to notify the Ombudsman of resident's transfers. This was found evident of 3 (Resident #27, #4, & #40) of 6 residents reviewed for hospitalization during the survey. The findings include: The facility ombudsman was contacted on 2/18/2025 at 12:34 PM by surveyors during the recertification survey. The ombudsman addressed concern to surveyors that she was not receiving consistent transfer and discharge notifications monthly from the facility. 1) On 2/19/25 at 9:19 AM, the surveyor reviewed Resident #27's medical record. The review revealed that Resident #27 had to be transferred to the hospital on [DATE]. On 2/24/25 at 1:33 PM, the surveyor interviewed the Director of Nursing (DON). During the interview the DON was asked if the facility updates and informs the Ombudsman of resident's transfers and discharges. The DON stated that he informs the Ombudsman when she comes into the facility but stated that he was not sending or providing a…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0641 — isolatedEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to code the resident's discharge status accurately on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment. This was evident for 1 (Resident #141) of 1 resident reviewed during the annual survey. The findings include: The MDS is a federally mandated assessment tool that helps nursing home staff members gather information on each resident's strengths and needs. The information collected drives resident care planning decisions. MDS assessments need to be accurate to ensure each resident receives the care they need. On 2/25/25 at 8:41 AM, a review of Resident #141's medical record revealed an order to discharge Resident #141 to home on 1/15/25. Further review of the record revealed a Discharge summary dated [DATE] that indicated Resident #141 was discharged to home. On 2/25/25 at 9:08 AM, a review of Resident #141's MDS Section A -2105 assessment completed on 1/16/25 and signed 1/17/25, indicated that Resident #141 was discharged to a…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-02-27 · tag F0660 — isolatedPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
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Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to prepare all relevant resident information incorporated into the discharge plan to facilitate its implementation and to avoid unnecessary delays in the resident's transfer request to another nursing facility. This was evident for 1 (Resident #54) out of 2 residents reviewed for timely safe discharge during an annual survey. The findings include: Interview, on 02/19/25 at 12:38 PM, Resident #54's family by phone revealed that, we have requested this facility to move Resident #54 to another facility since 2/5/25 and we were okay the next facility's location in different counties if it cannot be near by the family. During an interview, on 02/19/25 at 01:00 PM, Social Services Assistant Staff #23 and Director of Nursing (DoN) stated that they were aware of the transfer request but needed to get back due to Social Services Staff #22 having discussions with Resident #54 and the family. Record review, on 02/20/25 at 11:15 AM, found that Resident # 54 was admitted to this facility on 12/3/23, with…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-02-27 · tag F0684 — failed to provide proper treatment and quality of care — isolatedProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Based on record reviews and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to provide treatments according to a Resident's plan of care. This was found evident of 2 (Resident #56, #51) out of 5 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers. The findings include: 1a) On 2/20/25 at 11:13 AM, the surveyor reviewed Resident #56's medical record which revealed that Resident #56 was being seen by a wound team for two wounds in February of 2025. The surveyor reviewed the February 2025 Treatment Administration Record (TAR). An order was written for the left buttock wound treatment to start on 2/6/25. This treatment was discontinued on 2/11/25. A new order was written for treatment to start on 2/14/25. The order stated, to cleanse wound with normal saline, pat dry, and apply Medihoney to the wound and cover with a dressing. A new order was written to start on 2/20/25 that stated, cleanse wound with normal saline, pat dry and apply calcium alginate to wound can cover dressing with a border dressing daily and as needed. The older order was not discontinued and both treatments were documented…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0725 — failed to have enough nursing staff — isolatedProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Based on review of staffing information, medical records and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure sufficient weekend staffing on each type of personnel on a 24-hour basis to provide nursing care and answering call lights. This was found to be evident weekends during the period of 12/29 to 2/1/25 of an annual survey. The findings include: Interviewed Residents #55, #102 and #292 during the tour of the facility on 2/11/25, revealed that the unit staff did not answer or late answering the call lights on weekends. During an interview, on 02/24/25 at 11:26 AM, Director of Nursing (DoN) stated that the staffing scheduling was managed by Bridgeway Staffing, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM only and including finding replacements for call outs. And the facility's Administration staff managed the staffing, after-hours including weekends' call outs. Record review, on 02/24/25 at 12:31 PM, found that the staffing reports (from 12/29/24 to 02/1/25) weekends staff hours fell consistently below 3.0 hours per resident per day (HPPD): 12/29/24 required 422.98 hr.…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0755 — failed to provide safe pharmacy services — isolatedProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure medications were administered to a resident as ordered. This was evident for 1 (Resident #51) out 6 residents reviewed for medication regimen review. The findings include: On 2/18/25 at 10:33 AM, the surveyor interviewed Resident #51. During the interview Resident #51 stated that on multiple occasions he/she was not able to get his/her prescribed Pregabalin (a medication used to treat seizures and nerve pain). On 2/25/25 at 8:53 AM, the surveyor reviewed Resident #51's November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025 Medication Administration Record (MAR) for Pregabalin. The order was for Resident #51 to get Pregabalin 200 mg every 8 hours for neuropathic pain. The review revealed on 11/4/24, 9 was coded, as other/see progress notes. In November on 12/6/24, the 2 PM dose, and 10 PM doses were coded with a 9, as well as the 6 AM dose on 12/7/24. On 1/6/25 the 6 AM and 2 PM doses were coded as 9 and the 10 PM dose was coded as 5, Held/see progress notes. On 1/7/25 the 6 AM and 10 AM doses…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0756 — failed to review each resident's drug regimen — isolatedEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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Based on record review and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to 1) act upon recommendations made by consulting the Pharmacist in a timely manner; and 2) the attending Physician failed to document that he reviewed and addressed the Pharmacist's identified irregularities in the resident's medical record. This was found evident of 2 (Resident #56 & #92) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medication during the annual survey. The findings include: 1.) On 2/26/25 at 9:50 AM, a review of Resident #92's medical record revealed four medical regimen reviews were conducted from November 2024 to February 2025. During these reviews, irregularities were identified on 1/28/25 and 2/14/25. Further review of Resident #92's record failed to show the details of the irregularities. The Director of Nursing (DON) was asked to provide details of the Pharmacist's identified irregularities. On 2/26/25 at 10:23 AM, the surveyor received the identified irregularities details for Resident #92. A review of the medication irregularities details revealed: On 1/28/25- The pharmacy…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-02-27 · tag F0759 — failed to keep medication error rate low — isolatedEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5% during the medication administration observation. This was evident for 3 medication errors out of 25 opportunities which resulted in a medication error rate of 12%. The findings include: On 2/21/25 at 8:05 AM, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #24 was observed preparing medications for Resident #106. LPN #24 administered 1 tablet of Ibuprofen 600mg, and 2 tablets of Tizanidine 4 mg to the resident. (Ibuprofen is a non-inflammatory medication used to treat pain and Tizanidine is used to help relax tight muscles and reduce muscle spasms). On 2/21/25 at 9:30 AM, a review of Resident #106's medical record revealed Ibuprofen 600mg 1 tab order was discontinued on 2/16/25. Further review of the Physician's order revealed that the correct ordered dose to be given for Tizanidine was 6mg. On 2/21/25 at 9:46 AM, an interview with LPN #24 was conducted. The LPN confirmed that s/he gave Resident #106 a discontinued medication (ibuprofen 600mg), and an incorrect…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0761 — failed to label and store drugs safely — isolatedEnsure 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.
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Based on observations, interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) properly store medications and 2) ensure medications were properly labeled with expiration date. This was evident for 2 of 3 medication carts observed during the annual survey. The findings include: 1.) On 2/21/25 at 8:05 AM, during medication administration observation, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #24 was observed administering medications to Resident #106 (Ibuprofen 600mg, pain relief medication) and Resident #25 (Vitron C, an iron supplement with Vitamin C). On 2/21/25 at 9:30 AM, a record review for Resident #106 and Resident #25 was conducted, The review of record revealed that Ibuprofen 600mg was discontinued for Resident #106. A review of Resident #25's medication orders revealed that Vitron C was discontinued. On 2/21/25 at 9:46 AM, an interview with LPN #24 was conducted. The LPN confirmed that the discontinued medications were stored in the medication cart. On 2/24/25 at 8:10 AM, an interview with the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) was conducted. The ADON…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0814 — failed to dispose of garbage properly — isolatedDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the outdoor garbage storage area in a manner to prevent the harboring pests. The findings include: On 2/25/25 at 10:37 AM, the surveyor took a tour of the outdoor dumpster that the kitchen utilized for waste removal. The surveyor noted that four mattresses were piled up next to the dumpsters with other materials surrounding the mattresses. On 2/25/25 at 10:40 AM, the surveyor conducted an interview with Maintenance Director Staff #6. During the interview the Staff #6 confirmed that the wooded area surrounding the building was a habitat for multiple types of potential vermin. The surveyor asked how long the mattresses were left there and why the mattresses and other material were not put into the dumpster. Staff #6 stated he did not now know long the mattresses had been there and that the garbage removal company would not take mattresses. He further stated that he had another dumpster he could move the mattresses to. On 2/25/25 at approximately 2 PM, the surveyor conducted a follow-up…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-02-27 · tag F0842 — failed to keep accurate, complete medical records — isolatedSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Based on interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records in accordance with acceptable professional standards and practices by keeping complete and accurate documentation. This was found evident in 1 (Resident #50) of 46 residents reviewed during the survey. The findings include: Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR): is a federal requirement to help ensure that individuals are not inappropriately placed in nursing homes for long term care. A preliminary assessment is done to determine whether a resident might have a Severe Mental Illness (SMI) or Intellectual Disability (ID). This is called a Level I screen. Those individuals who test positive at Level I are then evaluated in depth, called Level II PASRR. The results of this evaluation result in a determination of need, determination of appropriate setting, and a set of recommendations for services to inform the individual's plan of care. On 2/29/25 at 8:38 AM, the surveyor reviewed Resident #50's medical record. The review revealed on 11/10/22 a level one…
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- Potential for harm · D2025-02-27 · tag F0921 — failed to keep a safe, functional, sanitary building — isolatedMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide maintenance services necessary to maintain a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment in the kitchen and resident rooms. This was found evident on: 1) one exterior door leading to the garbage disposal area, and 2) 2 resident rooms (#113 and #117) and one resident shower room during the recertification survey. The findings include: 1) On 2/25/25 at 10:37 AM, the surveyor observed the door that the kitchen staff utilizes to remove the garbage to the outdoor dumpsters. The surveyor noted light coming in from the outside from an opening at the junction where the wall and the right corner of the door met. On 2/25/25 at 10:44 AM, the surveyor conducted an interview with the Director of Maintenance Staff #6. During the interview the surveyor was able to show Staff #6 the concern, the open area on the exterior door. Staff #6 stated that the hole had been concreted before but due to rough handling at the door the concrete had…
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- Potential for harm · F2024-10-02 · tag F0850 — failed to provide social-work services — widespreadHire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
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Based on written and verbal complaints, documentation review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to obtain a full-time social worker when the certified number of beds exceeded 120 in the facility. Currently the facility was licensed for 140 certified beds. This was evident for 1 out of 1 required personnel and had the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: On 9/24/24 at 1:44 PM a review of complaint MD00209234 revealed Resident #4's responsible party (RP) complained that communication from the social work department dropped off in early 2024 after the social worker left and issues that the RP had pertaining to Resident #4's care went unanswered. On 9/25/24 at 12:33 PM an interview with Resident #4's RP was conducted. Resident #4's RP stated that he has not had a care plan meeting with the facility regarding Resident #4. The RP stated he used to talk to the previous SW but has not had any resolution to his issues. The RP stated it has been very frustrating trying to get things done for his sibling. On 9/24/24 a review of complaint MD00209271…
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- Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-10-02 · tag F0584 — failed to keep a safe, clean, comfortable home — patternHonor 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.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on complaint review, environmental observations, and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior. This was evident on 2 of 2 nursing units observed during a complaint survey. The findings include: 1) Review of complaint MD00201103 on 9/25/24 at 10:00 AM revealed allegations that Resident #17's room was unsanitary, the toilet seat was in disrepair, the room was malodorous, and the floor around the resident's bed was soiled and sticky. The following environmental concerns were observed during the survey: The surveyor observed room [ROOM NUMBER] on 9/25/24 at 9:30 AM. The bathroom inspection revealed that the toilet seat had 2 metal bolt covers that appeared covered with a dark substance and rust. The porcelain toilet bowel was soiled with dirt also. room [ROOM NUMBER] restroom lacked toilet tissue and hand towels. On the floor, in front of Resident #17's bed was observed…
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- Potential for harm · E2024-10-02 · tag F0609 — failed to report abuse allegations — patternTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Based on reviews of facility reported incidents with documentation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to report allegations of abuse within 2 hours of the allegation to the regulatory agency, the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ). This was evident for 5 (#11, #6, #2, #20) of 22 facility reported incidents reviewed during a complaint survey. The findings include: 1) On 9/23/24 at 11:15 PM a review of facility reported incident MD00203077 was conducted and revealed Resident #11 was at the hospital and reported to the hospital social worker that he/she had been hit in the head by a staff member at the nursing facility. On 2/28/24 at 12:30 PM the facility became aware of the incident from the hospital social worker. The facility reported incident initial report form typed in that the Director of Nursing (DON) filled out the form and submitted it to OHCQ on 2/28/24 at approximately 1:30 PM, however the DON was unable to provide the surveyor with an email confirmation of when the form was sent to OHCQ. Review of the ASE Complaint/Incident Investigation Report…
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- Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-10-02 · tag F0657 — failed to keep the care plan current — patternDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to have quarterly care plan meetings for residents and responsible parties). This was evident for 7 (Resident #5, #9, #10, #17, #4, #1, #2) of 51 residents reviewed during a complaint survey. The findings include: Once the facility staff completes an in-depth assessment (MDS) of the resident, the interdisciplinary team meet and develop care plans. Care plans provide direction for individualized care of the resident. A care plan flows from each resident's unique list of diagnoses and should be organized by the resident's specific needs. The care plan is a means of communicating and organizing the actions and assure the resident's needs are attended to. The care plan is to be reviewed and revised at each assessment time of the resident to ensure the interventions on the care plan is accurate and appropriate for the resident. Care plan meetings are held each quarter and as needed. 1. Review of Resident #5's medical record on 9/26/24 revealed…
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- Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-10-02 · tag F0684 — failed to provide proper treatment and quality of care — patternProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on review of complaint, medical record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide care to meet the needs of a resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial health This was evident for 5 (Resident #7, #8, #10, #24, #3) of 51 residents reviewed for quality of care during a complaint survey. The findings include: 1. The facility staff failed to administer Methadone as ordered for Resident #7. Review of Resident #7's medical record on 9/25/24 revealed the Resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with a diagnosis of opioid dependence. Opioid dependence is a chronic disease that occurs when someone regularly uses opioids, leading to a strong internal drive to use them. Further review of Resident #7's medical record revealed the Resident was ordered on 4/30/24 by the physician to receive Methadone 10 mg 3 tablets in the morning for pain. Methadone is a medication used to treat Opioid Use Disorder. Review of Resident #7's Medication Administration Records for July and…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Ecited before2024-10-02 · tag F0686 — failed to prevent and treat pressure sores (bedsores) — patternProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to provide treatment/services to prevent/heal pressures ulcers (Resident #40). This is evident for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for pressure ulcers during a complaint survey. The findings included: A pressure ulcer also known as pressure sore or decubitus ulcer is any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that results in damage to the underlying tissue. Pressure ulcers are staged according the their severity from Stage I (area of persistent redness), Stage II ( superficial loss of skin such as an abrasion, blister or shallow crater), Stage III ( full thickness skin loss involving damage to subcutaneous tissue presenting as a deep crater), Stage IV (full thickness skin loss with extensive damage to muscle, bone or tendon) or Unstageable Pressure Ulcer (full thickness tissue loss in which the base of the ulcer is covered by slough and / or eschar in the wound bed). Review of Resident #40's medical record on 10/1/24 revealed the Resident was…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2024-10-02 · tag F0550 — failed to protect resident dignity and rights — isolatedHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to treat each resident in a dignified manner by pulling a resident down the hallway backwards. This was evident for 2 (#48, #4) residents observed during random observations on 2 of 3 nursing units during a complaint survey. The findings include: On 9/25/24 at 2:27 PM observation was made in the hallway of licensed practical nurse (LPN) #7 pulling Resident #4 down 2 hallways backwards. LPN #7 pulled Resident #4 from the dining room to the end of the hallway, turned the corner and pulled Resident #4 down towards the end of the Potomac hallway where his/her room was located. On 9/26/24 at 11:33 AM observation was made in the hallway by the Chesapeake unit of geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) #30 pulling Resident #48 down the hallway backwards and placing Resident #48 in the activity room. The surveyor walked up to GNA #30 to ask what the resident's name was and she looked at the resident and said, I don't know his/her name. Resident #48 blurted out the name. On 10/2/24 at 9:10 AM an interview was…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2024-10-02 · tag F0580 — failed to tell family and doctor about changes — isolatedImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to notify a resident's physician for a change in status (Resident #10). This was evident for 1 of 51 residents reviewed during a complaint survey. The findings include: Review of Resident #10's medical record on 9/26/24 revealed the Resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and transferred to the hospital on 6/23/24. The Resident did not return to the facility. Further review of Resident #10's medical record revealed the facility staff documented the Resident's blood pressure as 73/49 mmHg on 6/4/24 at 10:39 AM. Review of the nurse's notes and assessments on 6/4/24 revealed the facility staff failed to notify the physician of the low blood pressure. Low blood pressure occurs when blood pressure is much lower than normal. This means the heart, brain, and other parts of the body may not get enough blood. Normal blood pressure is mostly between 90/60 mmHg and 120/80 mmHg. Interview with the Director of Nursing on 9/30/24 at 10:50 AM…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2024-10-02 · tag F0655 — isolatedCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to have a process in place to ensure that a baseline care plan was provided to the resident and resident representative within 48 hours of admission to the facility (Resident #40). This was evident for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for baseline care plans during a complaint survey. The findings include: The baseline care plan is given to residents within 48 hours of their admission and details a variety of components of the care that the facility intends to provide to that resident. In addition to the baseline care plan, residents are also expected to receive a list of their admission medications. This allows residents and their representatives to be more informed about the care that they receive. Review of Resident #40's medical record on 10/1/24 to investigate a complaint regarding lack of communication to the Resident's representative on admission to the facility revealed the Resident was admitted to the facility on [DATE] from the…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2024-10-02 · tag F0656 — failed to write and follow a full care plan — isolatedDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure a resident's plans of care included individual resident care needs and interventions to assist each resident in reaching their highest practicable level of wellbeing. This was evident for 1 (#24) of 51 residents reviewed during a complaint survey. A care plan is a guide that addresses the unique needs of each resident. It is used to plan, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care. The findings include: Review of Resident #24's medical record on 9/23/24 revealed on 5/21/23 the Resident left the facility without notifying staff to go to a family member's house. Further review of Resident #24's medical record revealed a nurse's note on 5/25/23 at 4:00 PM that stated, While doing my round, resident was observed sitting alone by the Gateway dining room exit door. He/she requested writer open the door for him/her to exit but was reminded that as per MD order, he/she cannot go out unaccompanied. Review of Resident #24's care plans revealed no care plan that the Resident is…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2024-10-02 · tag F0660 — isolatedPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on complaint, medical record review and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to develop an individualized discharge plan and update a discharge care plan for a resident admitted to the facility for rehabilitation. This was evident for 1 (#1) of 27 residents reviewed for complaints. The findings include: On 9/24/24 a review of complaint MD00209271 revealed Resident #1's responsible party (RP) had been trying to have Resident #1 return to his/her home state since January 2024. The RP alleged that the facility had not done their due diligence in coordinating a discharge plan. On 9/24/24 at 12:28 PM an interview was conducted with Resident #1's RP who stated that Resident #1 was in an accident and in the hospital for 3 months and had been at the nursing facility since 2023. She stated, we were having a hard time getting the discharge process moved along. Resident #1's RP stated that she had been talking to the previous SW #11, but after he left the current SW assistant had been thrust into the position and nothing was getting done. On 9/24/24 at 2:29 PM a review…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · D2024-10-02 · tag F0691 — failed to provide colostomy / ostomy care — isolatedProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that colostomy care was provided to a resident with a colostomy. This was evident for 1 (16) of 1 resident reviewed with a colostomy. The findings include: The Minimum Data set (MDS) assessment is a federally mandated assessment tool that nursing home staff use to gather information on each Resident's strengths and needs. The information collected drives resident care planning decisions. A medical record review was done on 9/23/24 at 11:12 for Resident # 16. Records revealed Resident # 16 had a colostomy. The resident had a diagnosis of malignant neoplasm. A subsequent record review completed on 9/23/24 at 10:51 AM revealed an order summary report of January 1/8/24 which revealed an attending providers orders for 1) colostomy care every shift, initiated on 1/8/24 and discontinued on 2/9/24 at 4 AM, 2) Monitor ostomy site for discoloration, change ostomy every shift and as needed, initiated on 1/8/24 and discontinued on 12/9/24. A continued review showed a MDS assessment, dated 1/11/24, which…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2024-10-02 · tag F0842 — failed to keep accurate, complete medical records — isolatedSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on administrative and medical record reviews and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) maintain access to all closed medical records, and 2) maintain accurate electronic medical records. This was evident for 3 ( #35, #8, #26 ) of 51 resident records reviewed for accuracy during a complaint survey. The findings include: 1) Resident #35 was admitted from the hospital to the facility on [DATE]. A review of facility reported incident (FRI) MD00177812 on 09/24/2024 revealed details that Resident #35 eloped from the facility on 05/28/2022. Resident #35 did not return to the facility after 05/28/2022. A request for Resident #35's closed medical record was made to the director of medical records on 09/24/2024 at 1:50 PM. An interview with the medical records director proceeded after the medical record request. The medical records director stated that S/he had been in this position for 6 years and that the facility uses an outside vendor to house the paperwork from closed medical…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Ecited before2020-11-02 · tag F0657 — failed to keep the care plan current — patternDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on surveyor review of the clinical records, interviews with residents, resident's representatives and facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure timely interdisciplinary care conferences for residents. This finding was evident for 2 of 34 residents selected during the survey (Resident #26 and Resident #45). The findings include: 1. On 10-28-2020 surveyor review of Resident #26's clinical record revealed the resident had an admission comprehensive assessment completed by staff on 06-02-2020. However, there was no evidence of a care plan conference with the interdisciplinary team, resident, and/or resident's representative to review the plan of care. Further review of Resident #26's clinical record revealed the resident had a significant change assessment completed by staff on 08-01-2020. However, there was no evidence of a care plan conference with the interdisciplinary team, resident, and/or resident's representative to review the plan of care. On 10-29-2020 at 12:10 PM, surveyor interview with Resident #26's representative stated that they have never…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2020-11-02 · tag F0658 — failed to meet professional standards of care — isolatedEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on review of the clinical record, interview with Resident #26's representative and facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure standards of professional practice. This was evident for 1 of 34 residents selected for review during the survey (Resident #26). The findings include: On 10-28-2020 review of Resident #26's clinical record revealed the Resident was re-admitted to the facility on 07-25-2020, after a hospitalization, with a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) to receive artificial nutrition. A PEG tube is used to provide a route for artificial nutrition, hydration, and medication administration in residents who are likely to have prolonged inadequate or absent oral intake. Further review of Resident #26's clinical record revealed page 2 of the Maryland Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) was completed on 07-28-2020 by Resident #26's attending physician. Page 2, section 7C was selected by the physician, which states, may give fluids for artificial hydration as a therapeutic trial, but do not give artificially…
This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.
“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman — a free, confidential advocate for the resident. They act only with the resident’s consent and work to resolve the problem. Find yours at theconsumervoice.org/get_help.
- Adult Protective Services — the state agency that investigates suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult. Not sure of your state’s APS number? The federal Eldercare Locator will route you: 1-800-677-1116 or eldercare.acl.gov.
- State survey agency — the regulator that licenses and inspects the home. Every state has an official nursing-home complaint line and most take complaints online; the Ombudsman or Eldercare Locator can connect you.
Fines & penalties
$80,425 in federal fines across 2 penalties.
- $28,880 — penalty dated 2026-02-09
- $51,545 — penalty dated 2024-10-02
Dates are the dates CMS records the penalty, not the date of the conduct behind it. CMS publishes penalties on a rolling window, so this is what is currently on the public file — not the home’s lifetime history, and an older fine may attach to a problem that has since been corrected. The amounts are as imposed: the CMS file does not record whether a penalty was appealed, reduced, or paid, so we don’t say. Ask the home what each one was for and what changed since.
Who owns this facility
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership Data Not Available |
The source lists no ownership percentage for any party here — PECOS records a share only for equity interests, not for board or management roles.
Follow the money — this home’s finances
Where a nursing home’s revenue comes from and where it goes — including money paid to companies under the same ownership. Most consumer sites never show this; we reproduce it straight from the Medicare cost report.
About 92% of this home’s resident-days are paid by Medicaid, which reimburses well below the cost of care in most states. Heavily Medicaid-dependent homes run on thinner budgets — a context worth holding next to the staffing and inspection record, not a fault in itself. This home reported $897K paid to related parties (affiliated landlords or management companies) in its most recent cost report.
Source: CMS Healthcare Provider Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), Medicare cost report Form CMS-2540 · fiscal year 2023. Facilities self-file these reports; figures are unaudited and a year or two behind. A home with no Medicare cost report on file shows no figures here.
Cost & finances
Straight from this home’s Medicare cost report (CMS, FY2023). These are its operating economics — what it costs to run per resident-day and what it collects on average across Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay — not a private-pay quote. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on payer and room type, so ask the facility directly; a higher operating cost can reflect richer staffing or a sicker population. The cost-of-care planner shows regional benchmarks by care type.
What families pay in MD
This is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home, so it can accept Medicaid for long-term care — like nearly all U.S. nursing homes. The private-pay figures below are what families without Medicaid pay; once a resident qualifies for Medicaid, out-of-pocket cost for covered nursing-home care is typically close to $0 (almost all of their income goes to the home as their share of the cost; they keep a small personal needs allowance — for clothing, haircuts, a phone — and Medicaid pays the rest). The amount of that allowance is set by each state. Confirm Medicaid-bed availability with the home, and see the Maryland Medicaid page.
Median private-pay cost, CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey — a regional midpoint, not any single community’s rate. Private rooms and higher care levels cost more; ask for a current quote. Project your own in the cost-of-care planner.
Every figure above is reproduced from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (a public record), from the CMS extract processed 2026-08-01 — CMS provider number 215043. CMS refreshes its data monthly, and the star rating rests on the last standard inspection — dated 2026-04-22, which can lag current conditions. Staffing hours are CMS PBJ CY2026Q1 (Jan–Mar 2026). Check this record against the government’s own page for it: this home on Medicare Care Compare ↗ — the authoritative source, and the place to confirm anything here before you act on it. How we present it →
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