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 26 to 46 of 46 citations

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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service 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 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 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
Use approved construction type or materials.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction 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
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0324, 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
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0920, 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
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).
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 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 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 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
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0888, Infection Control 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
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0347, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 28, 2022).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0031, 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 minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0345, 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 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.