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 51 to 67 of 67 citations

  1. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care 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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care 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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care 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 each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0740, Quality of Life and Care 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

    Ensure 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service 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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control 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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).

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

    Honor 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2023).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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 September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.