Carroll Lutheran Village
200 St. Luke's Circle, Westminster, MD 21157 · Non profit - Corporation · 72 certified beds · (410) 848-0225 Medicare & Medicaid certified
On the public record, this home looks stronger than most — but visit before you decide.
- a strong health-inspection score (4/5) — the hardest rating to game (though it’s ranked within its own state, not nationally)
- no federal fines or payment denials on record
- a high payroll-based staffing rating (5/5)
- 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
- a high number of inspection citations overall (34) — worth reading through, though larger and more-often-surveyed homes tend to accrue more lower-severity tags
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 | 4 of 5 |
| StaffingFrom payroll records (PBJ) | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measuresSelf-reported by the facility | 5 of 5 |
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 |
| Short-stay residentsrehab / post-hospital | 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 improved from 3 to 5 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 | 22.5% | 20.4% | 15.4% | worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.2% | 5.4% | 5.4% | better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in their bladder | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.9% | worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% | better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms | 1.1% | 22.8% | 6.5% | better than state‡ — see note marked double-dagger below the table |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% | better than state‡ — see note marked double-dagger below the table |
| Long-stay residents with falls causing major injury | 1.0% | 2.4% | 3.3% | better |
| Long-stay residents whose ability to walk worsened | 14.4% | 22.2% | 16.1% | better |
| Long-stay residents on antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 2.5% | 16.7% | 18.9% | better |
| Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine | 100.0% | 96.6% | 95.3% | typical |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% | 5.9% | 4.7% | typical |
| Long-stay residents with worsening bladder/bowel control | 30.3% | 25.0% | 21.2% | worse |
| Long-stay residents who got an antipsychotic medication§ — see the note below the table | 6.1% | 13.8% | 17.1% | better |
| Short-stay residents who newly got an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.4% | better |
| Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine | 96.6% | 80.6% | 79.4% | better |
| Short-stay residents rehospitalized after admission | 11.6% | 21.0% | 22.6% | better |
| Short-stay residents with an outpatient ER visit | 5.4% | 9.8% | 12.0% | better |
| Long-stay hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days | 0.45 | 1.33 | 1.67 | better |
| Long-stay outpatient ER visits per 1,000 resident days | 0.39 | 1.20 | 1.80 | better |
‡ 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.
71.9% of the Medicare patients who left this home got back to the community and stayed there for at least 31 days — CMS rates that better than the national rate. This is CMS’s risk-adjusted rate over 259 Medicare stays in Oct 2022–Sep 2024, and CMS’s own comparison — not ours.
Met the expected recovery: 33.1% of this home’s Medicare short-stay residents left it at or above the ability to care for themselves and move around that CMS predicted for them, across 121 stays in Oct 2024–Sep 2025. The median of the 11,061 homes CMS publishes this for is 56.6%. Read it beside the getting-home figure, not instead of it: unlike the two measures above, CMS makes no better-or-worse call on this one and publishes no confidence interval for it, so this is a comparison and not a verdict — but it is the short-stay measure that separates homes most, and the one to ask about.
Therapy staffing: this home’s payroll records show 0.30 therapist hours per resident per day in 2026Q1 — more than 47% of the 13,892 homes that report any therapy hours at all.
Weekend therapy: weekend therapy hours are 9% 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 | 71.9%CMS range 67.3–76.2 | 51.5% | Oct 2022–Sep 2024 | better than U.S. |
| Went back to hospitalRate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF | 10.5%CMS range 8.0–13.3 | 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 | 33.1% | 56.6% | Oct 2024–Sep 2025 | CMS makes no comparison for this measure |
| Self-care at dischargePercentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves at discharge | 24.8% | 52.8% | Oct 2024–Sep 2025 | CMS makes no comparison for this measure |
| Moving around at dischargePercentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to move around at discharge | 25.6% | 50.0% | Oct 2024–Sep 2025 | CMS makes no comparison for this measure |
| Medication problems followed upPercentage of residents whose medications were reviewed and who received follow-up care when medication issues were identified | 83.7% | 98.7% | Oct 2024–Sep 2025 | CMS makes no comparison for this 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 | 95.0% | 98.7% | Oct 2024–Sep 2025 | CMS makes no comparison for this measure |
| Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay | 0.7% | 0.0% | Oct 2024–Sep 2025 | CMS makes no comparison for this measure |
| New or worsened pressure ulcersPercentage of residents with pressure ulcers/pressure injuries that are new or worsened | 3.5% | 1.9% | Oct 2024–Sep 2025 | CMS makes no comparison for this measure |
| Infections that led to hospitalPercentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization | 5.3%CMS range 3.1–9.3 | 7.1% | Oct 2023–Sep 2024 | no different from U.S. |
| Medicare spending per stayMedicare Spending Per Beneficiary (MSPB) for residents in SNFs | 0.80 | 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 72 beds and averages 67.1 residents a day — about 93% occupied, or roughly 5 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 3.89 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 1.03 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.05 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 3.67 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 3.98 on weekdays — 8% thinner on weekends. RN hours go from 1.08 to 0.91 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%.
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.
34 citations, most serious first. The 10 most serious are shown; the remaining 24 are one tap away and print in full.
- Potential for harm · Ecited before2025-06-06 · 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.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observations of the facility's kitchen, review of kitchen records, and interview of dietary staff, it was determined that the facility failed to store food items to maintain the integrity of the specific item, and prevent ice from building up on the floor in the walk-in freezer. These deficient practices have the potential to affect all residents served food out of the facility's kitchen identified during the recertification survey. The findings include: Surveyor's initial observation of the kitchen, accompanied by dietary shift supervisor #23 on 05/29/25 at 08:36 AM, revealed that: - Caramel topping, artificially flavored, was dated as 04/24 without labeling the year. - Black mission figs from Jeppe Nut Company were labeled as 04/21, without mentioning the year. - The bread rolls' expiration date was noted as 05/26/25, and the hot dog bread expired on 05/20/25. - Noted open container of Orange natural flavor extract, without an open date. Noted the label received on 4/24. On 05/29/25 at 08:36 AM, the surveyor interviewed Dietary staff # 24 who stated that the labels should…
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 before2025-06-06 · 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.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on medical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to review and revise care plans by Interdisciplinary team (IDT) members, when quarterly, annual, and significant change assessments were completed. This was evident for one resident (#44) of the 29 Residents reviewed for the care plan participation during the recertification survey. The findings include: The interdisciplinary team meets and develops care plans once the facility staff completes a comprehensive resident assessment. 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 ensuring the resident's needs are attended to. The care plan is to be reviewed and revised at each assessment of the resident to ensure the interventions on the care plan are accurate and appropriate for the resident. Review of the medical record on 06/05/25 at 09:57 AM revealed that Resident # 44 had…
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 · D2025-06-06 · tag F0695 — failed to provide proper breathing / tracheostomy care — isolatedProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observation, medical record review, and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to follow physician orders and label oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle when changed. This was evident for 1 (Resident #20) of 29 residents reviewed during a recertification/complaint survey. The findings include: Oxygen (O2) therapy is a treatment that provides you with extra oxygen to breathe in. It is also called supplemental oxygen. It is only available through a prescription from your health care provider. On 5/29/2025 at 9:35 AM during initial pool screening, surveyor observed Resident #20 in bed. The resident was wearing a nasal cannula (a device that delivers extra oxygen through a tube and into your nose) that was connected to a humidifier (water) bottle connected to an oxygen concentrator set at 4LPM (liters per minute). The LPM oxygen flow rate of 4 indicates that 4 liters of oxygen should flow into the resident's nose in 1 minute. There was no date/time and/or staff initials noted on both the oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle. When asked the resident stated 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 · D2025-06-06 · tag F0697 — failed to manage pain — isolatedProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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 that a resident was given pain medication consistent with professional standards of practice. This was evident for 1 (Resident #20) of 29 residents reviewed during a recertification/complaint survey. The findings include: Review of Resident #20's clinical records on 6/2/2025 at 8:40 AM revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in April 2025 with medical diagnoses that include but not limited to unspecified fracture of right femur, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing, unspecified atrial fibrillation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation, acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia. On 6/2/2025 at 8:54 AM, a review of physician orders for Resident #20 revealed the following orders: - Tylenol Oral Tablet 325 MG (Acetaminophen), Give 2 tablets by mouth every 4 hours as needed for pain/fever Do not exceed 3000mg/day, start date 4/29/2025. [Of note: this PRN (as needed) order has no parameters for administration] There…
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 before2025-06-06 · 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.
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 ensure that medications were secure and inaccessible to unauthorized staff and residents. This was evident for 1 (Resident #12) of 29 residents observed during the recertification/complaint survey. The findings include: On 5/30/25 at 8.49 AM during the initial tour of the facility, a round pink medication was found in a medication cup at Resident #12's bedside table with a half-empty cup of water. The resident was not in the room at the time. Staff #22 a Registered Nurse (RN), was called to the resident's room on 5/30/25 at 8: 55 AM and was shown the medication. She identified it as TUMs (Calcium Carbonate) prescribed for acid reflux and stated that it must have been left there by the night shift nurse. She stated that she has not given the resident her morning medications yet because the resident was in the dining room having breakfast. Staff #22 took the medication, discarded it with the half empty cup of water. A review of Resident #12's May 2025 Medication Administration Records…
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 before2025-06-06 · 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 a review of the medical record and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure accurate documentation of staff communication with the Resident. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 64) out of 29 Residents reviewed for accurate medical records during the recertification survey. The findings include: The medical record must contain an accurate representation of the actual experiences of the resident and include enough information to provide a picture of the resident's progress, including his/her response to treatments and/or services, and changes in his/her condition, plan of care goals, objectives and/or interventions. On 06/04/25 at 10:22 AM, Medical record review revealed that Resident #64 was admitted on [DATE], for short-term rehab, and his/her roommate was admitted during the weekend. Further review of documentation revealed that the Resident# 64 left the facility against medical advice on 03/23/25. On 06/04/25 at 10:59 AM, an Interview with the unit manager staff #14…
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 · F2021-09-02 · tag F0726 — failed to have competent, trained nursing staff — widespreadEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on medical record and employee file review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure that newly hired geriatric nursing assistants (GNA) demonstrated skills competency prior to being allowed to independently care for residents. This was found to be evident for two out of the two recently hired GNAs selected for review (GNA #28 and #32) and had the potential to affect all of the residents. The findings include: On 8/30/21, review of Resident #66's medical record revealed the resident had resided at the facility for several years and whose diagnoses included but were not limited to, end stage dementia, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and anxiety. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment, with an assessment reference date of 5/12/21, revealed that the resident required extensive assistance of one person physical assist for bed mobility, toilet use and personal hygiene, the resident was totally dependent on two person physical assist for transfers from bed to chair, and totally dependent on one person support for…
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 · Fcited before2021-09-02 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespreadProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on observations and interviews of the facility's kitchen, dietary staff and nursing staff, it was determined that 1) the facility failed to ensure food was stored and dated properly, 2) the facility failed to ensure food was stored and maintained in a safe manner to reduce the risk of foodborne illness, and 3) the facility failed to ensure sanitary practices were followed in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: 1. During a tour of the facility's dry food storage room conducted on 08/29/21 at approximately 10:56 AM, the Surveyor, Operations Manager of Dietary (Staff #6) and Executive Chef (Staff #7) observed 3 opened bags of peanuts undated, 2 opened bags of pecans undated, 1 bag of almonds opened to air with a label that had a written open date of 11/22, no date written for use by date, and 1 opened bag of sliced almonds that had a label with a written open date of 08/29 and no date written for use by date. During an interview conducted on 08/29/21 at…
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 · F2021-09-02 · tag F0867 — failed to act on quality-improvement findings — widespreadSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on review of previous annual surveys and deficient practices identified during this survey, it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective Quality Assurance program as evidenced by the identification of deficiencies related to food safety requirements for the past 3 annual surveys and again during the current survey; and the identification of deficiencies related to Infection Prevention and Control on three surveys since the start of the COVID pandemic. The failure to identify and develop appropriate plans of corrections to correct quality deficiencies places all residents at risk. The findings include: 1. On 9/2/21 review of the deficiencies identified during the last 3 annual surveys revealed F371/F812 (Store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety.) had been cited during each of these surveys. Deficiencies related to this regulation have been identified on this annual survey as well. Cross reference to F 812. 2. Review of surveys conducted during the current COVID pandemic revealed deficiencies…
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 · E2021-09-02 · tag F0641 — patternEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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 observation, medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 6 of 36 residents (#20, #11, #53, #60, #120, #4) reviewed during the annual survey. The findings include: The MDS 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 part of a standardized, reproducible, and comprehensive assessment process that ensures each resident's individual needs are identified, that care is planned based on those individualized needs, and that the care is provided as planned to meet the needs of each resident. 1) Review of Resident #20's medical record on 8/29/21 at 12:27 PM revealed the resident had a fall with no injuries on 5/16/21. Review of Resident #20's quarterly MDS with an assessment reference date (ARD) of 6/29/21 failed to capture the fall in section J1900 during…
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- Potential for harm · Ecited before2021-09-02 · tag F0842 — failed to keep accurate, complete medical records — patternSafeguard 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 observation, medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain a medical record in the most accurate form. This was evident for 4 of 22 residents(Resident #13, #11, #120, #121) with care area investigations completed during the survey. The findings include: A medical record is the official documentation for a healthcare organization. As such, it must be maintained in a manner that follows applicable regulations, accreditation standards, professional practice standards, and legal standards. All entries to the record should be legible and accurate. 1. Observation was made of Resident #13, on 8/29/21 at 12:50 PM, in the dining area eating lunch. Resident #13 was wearing a short sleeved shirt. Resident #13's bare arms were exposed with nothing covering the arms. Review of Resident #13's medical record on 8/29/21 at 1:37 PM revealed a physician's order for geri-sleeves which stated, Geri-sleeves to bilateral upper extremities, check Q-shift for placement every shift with a start date of 6/18/21. Review of Resident #13's Treatment…
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 · E2021-09-02 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — patternProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Based on observation, staff interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure an effective infection prevention and control program by failing to ensure that staff performed hand hygeine when indicated, failed to utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) in a manner that met minimum standards and minimize risk for infectious spread, and failed to ensure proper handling of a resident's Foley Catheter urine bag. This was found to be evident during observations of 9 residents (Resident #37, #54, #30, #53, #41, #20, #25, #60 and #61) but this noncompliant practice within the facility's infection prevention and control program left all residents, staff, and visitors at increased risk for infection during an active COVID-19 outbreak in the facility. The findings include: 1) Hand Hygiene The surveyor made multiple observations where facility staff members were not performing hand hygiene as necessary. On 5/8/2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidance on Hand Hygiene noting that hand hygiene should be performed in the…
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- Potential for harm · D2021-09-02 · 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.
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Based on observation and medical record review, it was determined facility staff that failed to treat a resident with dignity as evidence by standing to feed the resident while in a dining room with other residents. This was evident for 1 of 16 residents (Resident #13) observed for dining in the Good [NAME] Way Unit. The findings include: Observation was made, on 8/29/21 at 12:50 PM, of Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) #13 feeding Resident #13. GNA #13 stood to feed Resident #13 from 12:50 PM to 12:54 PM. There were other staff in the dining room that sat while feeding other residents. Review of Resident #13's medical record on 8/29/21 at 1:37 PM revealed the resident required supervision and cues with meals and the resident also suffered from major depressive disorder with occasional tearfulness. The observation was discussed with the Assistant Director of Nursing on 9/1/21.
- Potential for harm · Dcited before2021-09-02 · 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.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY 3. Psychotropic medications are used to treat mental health disorders. There are five main types of psychotropic medications, and each type has its own specific uses, benefits, and side effects. The five main types are anti-anxiety agents, antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and stimulants. On 09/01/21 at 08:32 AM review of Resident #17's medical record revealed the resident was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety Disorder. On 09/01/21 at 08:40 AM, a record review of Resident #17's Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed the resident had an order for Mirtazapine tablet 15 mg related to Major Depression Disorder and Duloextine HCL Capsule Delayed Release Sprinkle 30 mg related to Major Depression Disorder. Mirtazapine (Remeron) is an antidepressant medicine. It's used to treat depression and sometimes obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. Duloxetine HCL is an Antidepressant and Nerve pain medication. It can treat depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2021-09-02 · 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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Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to review and revise the interdisciplinary care plans to reveal accurate interventions for a Resident (#13) with a history of skin tears. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #13) reviewed for skin conditions during the annual survey. The findings include: Review of Resident #13's medical record on 8/29/21 at 1:37 PM revealed a physician's order for geri-sleeves which stated, Geri-sleeves to bilateral upper extremities, check Q-shift for placement every shift with a start date of 6/18/21. Review of a 6/18/21 nursing note revealed documentation, sitting in new wheelchair hospice purchased in dining room when skin tear noted to right elbow with surround skin discolored. When observing resident after cleansing wound, noticed resident use arm to help position in chair. [physician name] updated and new orders to apply geri-sleeves. Review of Resident #13's June, July and August 2021 Treatment Administration Records (TAR) revealed the nurse's initialing every day that the 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 · D2021-09-02 · 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, medical record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to meet professional standards by 1) documenting that a treatment of an application of geri-sleeves was applied to a resident's arms every day when the geri-sleeves were observed not on the resident and 2) documenting that a treatment of TED stockings were worn by a resident when they were observed not on the resident. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #13) reviewed for skin conditions and 1of 5 residents (Resident #11) reviewed for unnecessary medications during the annual survey. The findings include: 1) Observation was made of Resident #13 on 8/29/21 at 12:50 PM in the dining area eating lunch. Resident #13 was wearing a short sleeved shirt. Resident #13's arms were exposed with nothing covering the arms. Review of Resident #13's medical record on 8/29/21 at 1:37 PM revealed a physician's order for geri-sleeves which stated, Geri-sleeves to bilateral upper extremities, check Q-shift for placement every shift with a start date of 6/18/21. Review of 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 · D2021-09-02 · 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 observation, record review and staff interview, it was determined facility staff failed to provide care and treatment in accordance with the resident's physician's orders as evidenced by the facility staff documentation that a treatment was performed when it was observed not performed, and failed to ensure physical and occupational therapy screening was completed as ordered by the physician. This was found to be evident for 3 out of 22 residents (Resident #13, #11 and #64) with care area investigations completed during the survey. The findings include: 1) Observation was made of Resident #13 on 8/29/21 at 12:50 PM in the dining area eating lunch. Resident #13 was wearing a short sleeved shirt. Resident #13's bare arms were exposed with nothing covering the arms. Review of Resident #13's medical record on 8/29/21 at 1:37 PM revealed a physician's order for geri-sleeves which stated, Geri-sleeves to bilateral upper extremities, check Q-shift for placement every shift with a start date of 6/18/21. Review of Resident #13's Treatment Administration Record (TAR) on 8/29/21 at…
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 · D2021-09-02 · tag F0689 — failed to keep residents free of avoidable accidents; supervise adequately — isolatedEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to prevent a resident from falling out of bed while receiving care. This was found to be evident for one out of eight residents reviewed for accidents (Resident #66) during the survey. The findings include: On 8/30/21, review of Resident #66's medical record revealed the resident resided at the facility for several years and whose diagnoses included but were not limited to end stage dementia, high blood pressure, osteoporosis and anxiety. Review of the Minimum Data Set assessment, with an assessment reference date of 5/12/21, revealed that the resident required extensive assistance of one person physical assist for bed mobility, toilet use and personal hygiene, the resident was totally dependent on two person physical assist for transfers from bed to chair, and totally dependent on one person support for bathing. Further review of the medical record revealed the following nursing note, dated 5/19/21: Resident was in bed and receiving personal care by GNA [geriatric nursing assistant] orientee.…
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- Potential for harm · Dcited before2021-09-02 · tag F0757 — failed to avoid unnecessary drugs — isolatedEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to keep a resident's drug regimen free from unnecessary drugs by failing to monitor the blood pressure and heart rate prior to administering a blood pressure medication per physician's orders. This was evident for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #53) reviewed for unnecessary medications during the annual survey. The findings include: Review of Resident #53's medical record on 8/30/21 at 2:57 PM revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in January 2021 with diagnoses that included acute/chronic systolic and diastolic congestive heart failure, chronic atrial fibrillation, presence of cardiac pacemaker, essential hypertension and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Further review of Resident #53's medical record revealed a physician's order for Metoprolol 25 mg. ER (extended release), one tablet daily, hold for sbp (systolic blood pressure (which is the top number of a blood pressure reading) less than 90, Pulse HR (heart rate) less than 60 (beats per minute). Review of 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 before2021-09-02 · tag F0758 — failed to limit and justify psychotropic drugs — isolatedImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure a resident receiving antipsychotic medication had an attempted gradual dose reduction (GDR). This was evident for 1 out 5 residents (Resident #11) reviewed for unnecessary medications during the annual survey. The findings include: Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication that can treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression. A psychotropic drug is any drug that affects brain activities associated with mental processes and behavior. These drugs include, but are not limited to anti-psychotic, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and hypnotic medications. Review of Resident #11's medical record, on 8/30/21 at 1:03 PM, revealed that Resident #11 was admitted from the assisted living unit in March 2021 due to advanced dementia per the physician's history and physical note, dated 3/9/21. The note documented, Resident is suffering from dementia of advanced degree (Alzheimer type) without associated behavioral disturbance. The note documented, on Seroquel 25 mg daily - for…
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 before2021-09-02 · 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 observation and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to keep medication carts locked when unattended. This was evident on 1 of 2 nursing units observed during the annual survey. The findings include: Observation was made, on 9/1/21 at 9:17 AM, of the Way of Love Medication Cart 1 sitting in the hallway unlocked and unattended. The surveyor was able to open the drawers to the medication cart and observe scissors, insulin and resident medications. At 9:18 AM, the nurse (Staff #20) walked up to the surveyor and said, I am so sorry. The surveyor asked Staff #20 if she was pulled to do medications and she confirmed that she had, due to a staff member calling out. The Director of Nursing was made aware of the observation on 9/2/21 at 3:00 PM.
- Potential for harm · D2021-09-02 · tag F0925 — failed to control pests — isolatedMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Based on observation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program as evidenced by the presence of insects. This was evident for the ground floor and the kitchen. The findings include: On 8/31/2021 at 9:19 AM, a black bug was observed crawling across the hallway outside the facility's laundry room. At 9:24 AM, during a tour of the kitchen, the janitor's closet at the entrance of the kitchen was observed with multiple fruit flies in the air and on the walls above the floor sink. Review of the facility's Pest Control Log with Ecolab did not identify any issues with pests on the last inspection completed 8/31/21. The Administrator and Director of Nursing were made aware of these findings on 9/1/2021 at 12:45 PM.
- Potential for harm · Fcited before2018-09-25 · tag F0812 — failed to store, cook, and serve food safely — widespreadProcure 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 of the facility's food service operations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to assure proper sanitation of dish and cookware and failed to utilize appropriate hair restraints to keep hair from contacting food and food contact surfaces. Concerns were identified in main kitchen and the auxiliary kitchen in the health care center. The findings include. Initial tour of the facility's main kitchen, beginning at 6:50 PM on 9/19/18, revealed two male dietary employees (staff #14 and #15) with beard growth working in the kitchen without any type of hair restraint covering facial hair growth. Initial tour of the health care center's kitchen service on 9/19/18 revealed that the dietary staff were preparing to close the kitchen for the day. The dish-washer was off for closing prep. Review of the dishwashing temperature logs revealed no water temperature recordings for the three meals of 9/18 and the three meals of 9/19/18. The logs failed to show the wash and rinse water temperatures for 6 meals. Observation of the lunch time meal in 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 · E2018-09-25 · 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 observation and interviews with staff and residents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for residents as evidenced by 1. unclean resident wheelchairs, 2. damaged or missing resident overbed tables, and 3. other damage noted in resident rooms. This was true for 2 (Residents #6 and #27) of 7 Residents and 2 (Rooms #415-2 and #413) of 24 resident rooms observed. The evidence includes: 1. During an observation of resident wheelchairs that took place on 9/24/2018 at 10:05 AM, it was noted that Resident #6's wheelchair had a layer of dust and sticky dirt on the crossbars and lower parts of the chair. The resident stated dirty when the surveyor pointed to these parts. It was also noted that Resident #27's wheelchair had dirt on the lower chassis. The resident was briefly interviewed and stated that the chair had not been cleaned since the resident arrived in July. The Facility Administrator and Administrator-in-Training were shown these…
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 · E2018-09-25 · tag F0624 — patternPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY 3. Review of Resident #88's medical record on 9/25/18 revealed that the resident was discharged to a hospital on 6/22/2018. A late entry note was written on 6/23/18 indicating that resident #88 was experiencing chest pain and was sent to the hospital emergency room for evaluation. The note contained documentation that a doctor was notified and the resident's wife. The note did not contain any information that resident #88 was informed of the transfer to hospital, and the resident's response to the transfer. An interview was conducted with a staff educator (staff #17) at 1:33 PM on 9/25/18. The requirement of this regulation was reviewed with staff #17. The nursing progress note that resident #88 was sent to the hospital emergency room was reviewed with staff #17 who acknowledged that there was no indication in the documentation as to the resident's orientation and preparation for transfer. Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to orient, prepare 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 before2018-09-25 · tag F0761 — failed to label and store drugs safely — patternEnsure 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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NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, staff interview and facility documentation review, it was determined the facility staff failed to 1) keep medication storage areas clean, 2) failed to label a medication when opened and 3) failed to lock a medication cart when unattended. This was evident for 3 of 5 medication carts observed. The findings include: 1) Observation was made on [DATE] at 7:27 PM of the medication cart on Way of [NAME] #4. The inside of the fourth drawer that contained Breakfast Carnation Essentials, liquid medications, gloves and Kleenex was covered in caked on spills and multiple debris. The debris was also caked on the inner slats of the front of the drawer. Staff #5 was present at the time of the observation and immediately emptied the drawer and washed the inside of the drawer. The Way of [NAME] medication cart #1 was observed. The inside of the second drawer from the top was dirty. Medication cart #3B was observed and the fourth inside drawer was dirty. In the bottom right hand side drawer, there was a…
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 · D2018-09-25 · tag F0558 — failed to accommodate residents' needs and preferences — isolatedReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Based on observations, medical record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident's call bell was within reach at all times. This was evident for 2 (#65, #72) of 30 residents observed in the 200 hall. The findings include: 1) Observation was made on 9/20/18 at 10:55 AM of Resident #65 sitting in wheel chair in the resident's room. The wheel chair was positioned near the foot of the resident's bed and the resident's call bell was observed hanging over the head board of the bed which was not within reach of the resident. When asked if he/she could self-propel the wheel chair to reach the call bell, the resident indicated he/she could not. Staff #10 was advised of this finding at that time and placed the resident's call bell within his/her reach. Review of Resident #65's medical record revealed that the resident was dependent on staff for activities of daily living and had diagnoses that included dementia. 2) Observation was made, on 9/2018 at 12:02 PM, of Resident #72 sitting in a wheel chair in the resident's room. 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 · D2018-09-25 · 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.
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Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the physician of a significant weight gain. This was evident for 1 (#28) of 5 residents reviewed for nutrition. The findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #28 on 9/24/18 revealed a weight taken on 7/27/18 of 144.2 lbs. (pounds). The next weight taken on 8/1/18 was 157.9 lbs. which was a 13.7 lb. weight gain in 5 days. A second weight was taken on 8/2/18 which was 156.9 lbs., a 12.7 lb. weight gain in 6 days. There was no documentation found in the medical record that the physician was notified on 8/1/18 or 8/2/18 of the significant weight gain. The unit manager stated on 9/24/18 at 12:50 PM a change in condition and physician notification for that weight gain should have been done. The Nursing Home Administrator was advised on 9/25/18 at 2:05 PM.
- Potential for harm · D2018-09-25 · tag F0582 — isolatedGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Based on a random sample of Medicare beneficiaries who were discharged from skilled therapy and nursing services within the past six months, it was determined that 1 (#43) of 3 Medicare beneficiaries reviewed did not receive written notice of Medicare Provider Non-Coverage. The findings include. If a skilled nursing facility provider believes on admission or during a resident's stay that Medicare will not pay for skilled nursing or specialized rehabilitative services and that an otherwise covered item or service may be denied as not reasonable and necessary, the facility must notify the resident or his/her legal representative in writing. The SNFABN (Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-coverage) provides information to residents/beneficiaries so that they can decide if they wish to continue receiving the skilled services that may not be paid for by Medicare and assume financial responsibility. The NOMNC (Notice of Medicare Non-coverage) informs the beneficiary of his or her right to an expedited review of a services termination. During the survey a random…
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 before2018-09-25 · 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.
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Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan with measurable goals. This was evident for 1 (#87) of 1 resident reviewed for hydration and 1 (#72) of 2 residents reviewed for accommodation of needs. 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: 1. Review of Resident #87's medical record on 9/24/18 revealed documentation that the resident had recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI). The resident was treated for UTIs from 9/2/17 to 9/11/17, 10/26/17 to 10/29/17, 11/26/17 to 12/5/17, 2/7/18 to 2/14/18, 3/17/18 to 3/22/18, 4/28/18 to 5/6/18 and 6/29/18 to 7/5/18. On 9/25/18 at 12:10 PM, the Unit Manager (UM) was asked if there was a care plan for potential for urinary tract infections. The UM stated, I only create a care plan for UTI when the resident has an active UTI. The surveyor reviewed the number of UTIs the resident had and how it…
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 before2018-09-25 · tag F0757 — failed to avoid unnecessary drugs — isolatedEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on review of resident records and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to include parameters for two as-needed pain medication orders. This was true for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #16) reviewed for unnecessary medications. The evidence includes: During a review of Resident #16's medical record that took place on 9/24/2018 at 9:45 AM, the following orders were found: Acetaminophen caplet 500mg: administer 2 caplets (1gram) by mouth every eight hours as needed for pain, and Tramadol tablet 50mg: Take 3 half tabs (75mg) by mouth every eight hours as needed for pain. Acetaminophen and tramadol are both pain relievers. Acetaminophen is available over-the-counter and is used more often as a first line pain medication than tramadol, which is stronger and requires a prescription. Tramadol also carries more significant side effects such as constipation, nausea, lethargy, and respiratory depression. When multiple pain medications are ordered with the as-needed modifier, the orders must also have parameters that clarify under what circumstances…
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 before2018-09-25 · tag F0758 — failed to limit and justify psychotropic drugs — isolatedImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on medical record review and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that each resident's drug regimen was free from psychotropic drugs. This was evident for 1 (#11) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. The findings include: On 9/24/18, a review of Resident #11's medical record was conducted. Review of Resident #11's physician orders revealed a 1/27/18 order for Quetiapine (Seroquel) 37.5 mg (milligrams) by mouth every day at bedtime for anxiety. Review of Resident #11's August 2018 and September 2018 MAR (Medication Administration Record) revealed that the resident received Quetiapine 37.5mg by mouth every day at bedtime for anxiety. Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication and has an associated warning of increased mortality in elderly patients with Dementia. Continued review of the medical record failed to reveal that the physician documented an evaluation that included a clear rationale for the continued use of the antipsychotic medication Quetiapine, and a risk benefit assessment, non-pharmacological interventions and a…
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.
- No harm found · C2018-09-25 · tag F0623 — widespreadProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to notify the resident/resident representative in writing of a transfer/discharge of a resident along with the reason for the transfer. This was evident for 6 (#5, #87, #88, #3, #65, #188) of 6 residents reviewed for transfers to an acute care facility. The findings include: 1. Resident #5's medical record was reviewed on 9/24/18 and revealed that the resident had a fall on 9/13/18. Resident #5 was transferred to an acute care facility on 9/13/18 due to pain in the left hip and pelvic area. Further review of the medical record revealed that Resident #5 was also transferred to an acute care facility on 9/2/18 for the inability to move left hand and resident guarding left arm, on 9/3/18 for an unresponsive episode and on 6/24/18 for an evaluation due to behaviors. There was no evidence found in the medical record that written notification was made to the responsible party regarding the reason for the transfer and location of the transfer. 2. Review of Resident #87's medical record on 9/24/18…
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.
- No harm found · C2018-09-25 · tag F0625 — widespreadNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing
Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident/resident representative in writing of the bed hold policy when the resident was transferred/discharged from the facility to an acute care facility. This was evident for 6 (#5, #87, #88, #3, #65, #188) of 6 residents reviewed for transfers to an acute care facility. The findings include: 1. Resident #5's medical record was reviewed on 9/24/18 and revealed the resident had a fall on 9/13/18. Resident #5 was transferred to an acute care facility on 9/13/18 due to pain in the left hip and pelvic area. Further review of the medical record revealed that Resident #5 was also transferred to an acute care facility on 9/2/18 for inability to move left hand and resident guarding left arm, on 9/3/18 for an unresponsive episode and on 6/24/18 for an evaluation due to behaviors. Further review of the medical record failed to produce written evidence that the responsible party was given written notice of the bed hold policy. 2. Review of Resident #87's medical record on 9/24/18…
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
No federal fines in the current CMS record.
Who owns this facility
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANCH, JEFFREY | Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST; CORPORATE OFFICER | since 07/08/2019 |
| COUSINS, KAREN | Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST; OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | since 04/01/2025 |
| MARTINEZ, JOSE | Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST; OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | since 04/01/2025 |
| POWELL, STEVEN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | since 06/02/2014 |
| ROSENHEIM, MICHELLE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER; OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | since 06/24/2025 |
| CARROLL LUTHERAN VILLAGE INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | since 09/10/1981 |
| FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | since 01/01/2000 |
| SODEXHO INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | since 05/01/2024 |
| GARVIN, RENEE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | since 01/27/2025 |
| ROMERIL, KERRIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | since 12/14/2024 |
| UTTENREITHER, HEATHER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL; ADP OF THE SNF | since 07/10/2025 |
| AEGIS THERAPIES, INC. | Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | since 12/01/2023 |
CMS files one row per role, so the 21 rows in the source record cover these 12 parties — each is shown once here with every role it holds. Nothing is omitted. The source lists no ownership percentage for any of them — PECOS records a share only for equity interests, not for board or management roles.
4 organizational owners listed — a facility can be part of a larger chain. CMS ownership data is known to under-report private-equity and REIT ties; treat as a starting point.
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.
This home reported $3.4M paid to related parties (affiliated landlords or management companies) in its most recent cost report. A reported operating loss is common in this industry and is not by itself a sign of trouble — but paired with large related-party payments it can mean profit is being taken elsewhere in the ownership structure.
Source: CMS Healthcare Provider Cost Reporting Information System (HCRIS), Medicare cost report Form CMS-2540 · fiscal year 2024. 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, FY2024). 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 215133. CMS refreshes its data monthly, and the star rating rests on the last standard inspection — dated 2025-06-06, 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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