All citations for Charlotte Hall Veterans 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

July 25, 2025

Showing 1 to 20 of 20 citations

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 July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
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 August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
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 August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
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 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
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 August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
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 December 4, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 15, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of August 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 12, 2022).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2018. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2019).

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.