All citations for Hagerstown Healthcare Center
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.
Last standard health inspection on record
November 26, 2025
Showing 26 to 50 of 114 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2024).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 27, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2019).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2019).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 18, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 3, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 10, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 13, 2026).
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.