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 14 of 14 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, 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).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, 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).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 5, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 5, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 5, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 5, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 5, 2024).

  14. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (July 5, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.