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Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

701 Edmondson Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-MD-215252-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Catonsville, MD
Record Period
2020–2025
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 5 inspections from February 2020 to September 2025, state surveyors documented 82 findings at Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr; 82 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections
5
2020–2025, standard and complaint
Findings
82
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
82
Of 82 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
2
2 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2020: 12 findings across 1 inspection1220201 inspection2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 inspections2022: 13 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11320221 inspection2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 8 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1820241 inspection2025: 49 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 14920252 inspections2026: 0 findings across 0 inspections02026*0 inspections2020: 12 findings across 1 inspection1220201 insp.2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 insp.2022: 13 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11320221 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 8 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1820241 insp.2025: 49 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 14920252 insp.2026: 0 findings across 0 inspections02026*0 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
20201120
2021000
20221131
2023000
2024181
20252491
2026000
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2025

    Standard health inspection

    29 findings

    • F584Honor 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 6, 2026
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 6, 2026
    • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 6, 2026
    • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Dec 1, 2025
    • F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Dec 1, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    20 findings

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2025
    • F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2025
    • F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2025
    • F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2025
    • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F758Implement 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 2, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    8 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 26, 2024
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 26, 2024
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 26, 2024
    • F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 26, 2024
    • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
    • F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 26, 2024
    • F625Notify 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 26, 2024
    • F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 26, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2022

    Standard health inspection

    13 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022
    • F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2022

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $153,686 imposed May 30, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of August 2, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $120,068 imposed May 1, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of August 2, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2020

    Standard health inspection

    12 findings

    • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 23, 2020
    • F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Mar 23, 2020

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F609 in August 2022, May 2024, May 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F609 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Care Plans, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F656 in February 2020, August 2022, May 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F656 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Medical Records, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F842 in February 2020, August 2022, May 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F842 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F584 in February 2020, August 2022 and September 2025. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F584 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in February 2020, August 2022 and September 2025. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F657 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in August 2022, May 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F689 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F761 in February 2020, May 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F761 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in February 2020, May 2025 and September 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F812 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Citation F912, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F912 in February 2020, August 2022 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F912 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  10. 10

    Citation F921, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F921 in August 2022, May 2025 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F921 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  11. 11

    Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F550 in February 2020 and August 2022. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F550 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  12. 12

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F600 in August 2022 and May 2024. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F600 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  13. 13

    Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F610 in May 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F610 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  14. 14

    Citation F640, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F640 in February 2020 and August 2022. The agency describes it this way: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F640 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  15. 15

    Citation F838, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F838 in May 2025 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F838 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  16. 16

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in August 2022 and September 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F880 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
  17. 17

    Keep all essential equipment working safely, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F908 in February 2020 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Keep all essential equipment working safely. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    2022242525F908 across all 5 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

    Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level D.

  2. 02

    How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

    Care Plans: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level D.

  3. 03

    How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?

    Medical Records: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

    A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.

  5. 05

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

  6. 06

    What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

    Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.

  7. 07

    How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?

    Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  8. 08

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.

  9. 09

    What changed after F912 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F912: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

  10. 10

    What changed after F921 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F921: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.

  11. 11

    How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

    Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  12. 12

    What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

  13. 13

    When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

    Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  14. 14

    What changed after F640 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F640: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  15. 15

    What changed after F838 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F838: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  16. 16

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  17. 17

    What changed after F908 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Keep all essential equipment working safely: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  18. 18

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  19. 19

    What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $120,068 civil money penalty was imposed May 1, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Maryland state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Maryland state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 27, 2020 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Maryland state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 2, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Maryland state survey agency

    Inspection May 30, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Maryland state survey agency

    Inspection May 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Maryland state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 15, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 215252

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowFebruary 27, 2020 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before February 2020 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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