All citations for Bethesda Home

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

October 25, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

Showing 1 to 25 of 46 citations

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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2023).
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 November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 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 November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 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 November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (November 29, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0583, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2022).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 17, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
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 October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 20, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2023).

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.