All citations for Patapsco Healthcare

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

February 9, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 114 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  2. 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 February 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2026).

  3. 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 February 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 27, 2026).

  4. 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 February 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).

  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 9, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).

  7. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  8. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  9. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  10. 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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 25, 2024).

  11. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  13. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  14. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  15. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  16. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  17. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

  19. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  20. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

  21. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

  23. 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 September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 21, 2025).

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

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 30, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 14, 2024).

  25. 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 July 21, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    No plan of correction on record.

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.