All citations for Chestertown Nursing and Rehab

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

August 13, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 40 citations

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0200, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2019).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2019).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2019).

  6. 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 February 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2019).

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

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

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

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

  9. 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 September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2019).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0691, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 13, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

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

    Health citation F-0559, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

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

    Health citation F-0576, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

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

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

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

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 2023).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 4, 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.