All citations for Bethesda Dilworth

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

July 23, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 38 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

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

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 23, 2024).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2020).

  6. 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 July 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 6, 2025).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 11, 2025).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2025).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

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

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

  13. 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 September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

  14. 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 September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

  16. 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 February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2020).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2020).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2020).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 7, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 6, 2020).

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

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 19, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 19, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 23, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 12, 2025).

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.