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 11 of 11 citations

  1. 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).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

  8. 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).

  9. 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).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 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.