All citations for Bethesda Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

April 2, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 67 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.
Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 27, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.