Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 96 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
82D
13E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
March 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on complaint, reviews of all pertinent administrative documents and a closed record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify Resident #1's physician and representative immediately after a significant change in condition occurred. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) of 8 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on complaint, reviews of all pertinent documents and a closed medical record, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide updated non-pressure wound assessments, failed to identify a new wound on the left great toe. This delayed the treatment for an infected wound. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) of 2 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
February 20, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
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Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and observation, interviews showed the facility failed to make sure handrails were firmly secured and affixed to the wall on the facility's. This was was true for 2 of 4 floors of the facility. Findings Include: Review of facility policy, titled, Policy for Facilities Maintenance Program dated 8/12/2025 documented, the purpose of this policy is to ensure a well-structured preventative maintenance program for a nursing home facility is crucial for ensuring safety, functionality, and a pleasant living environment for residents. Record review of the facility work order created on 1/18/2026, showed Administrator-1 documented handrails on the second floor needed attention and concluded the priority was high. [...]
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Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews, physician interviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to order continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for 1(R4) of 3 sampled residents readmitted from the hospital.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and Resident and staff interviews, the facility failed to complete documentation for the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for medical record accuracy. (R# 5)
December 10, 2025Standard inspection · 13 citations
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary and comfortable environment, as evidenced by persistent odors of urine throughout multiple resident care floors and common areas. This deficient practice was observed on three separate dates during the annual survey and had the potential to impact all residents, staff, and visitors in the facility.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1.) use appropriate infection control practices according to professional standards of practice, 2.) ensure hand sanitizer supply was available at all dispensers, 3.) implement infection control practices to ensure oxygen equipment was dated when put into use, 4.) ensure linens were handled in a safe and sanitary manner. This deficient practice was evident for: 1.) 5 resident rooms observed during breakfast tray collection and 4 residents (Resident #77, #4, #113, and #35) observed during medication administration and 2.) 3 out of 8 hand sanitizer dispensers located on the second floor during the facility's recertification survey, 3.) 1 (Resident #7) of 2 residents reviewed for oxygen equipment and 4) 1 observation of the laundry processing room during the annual survey. [...]
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the residents with respect and dignity by failing to knock/ask permission to enter prior to entering the resident's room. This was evident for 5 resident rooms observed during breakfast tray collection on the first floor.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean, sanitary bathing environment. This deficient practice was evident for 1 of 1 shared shower rooms reviewed during the annual survey. Based on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure a homelike environment. This was evident for 1.) 1 out of 1 Resident reviewed for respiratory (Resident #3) and 2 out of 2 second floor Residents reviewed for environment (Resident #43 and #32) 2.) 1 out of 1 ceiling adjacent to the second floor nursing station and 3.) 1 out of 1 shared shower rooms during the facility's recertification survey.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from verbal abuse when a staff member verbally threatened a resident. This was evident for 1 (MD#2664395) of 1 facility reported incident reviewed during the annual survey.
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1.) Maintain and provide documentation of required Ombudsman notifications related to resident transfers and discharges and provide the resident and/or resident representative with written notification of transfer to the hospital and written notification of the facility's bed hold policy. This is evident for 4 (Residents #2, #11, #110, and #112) of 7 residents reviewed for transfers and discharge.
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the resident and/or resident representative with a written summary of their baseline care plan. This was evident for 2 residents (Resident #110 and #112) out of 41 residents reviewed during the annual survey.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure comprehensive person-centered care plans were developed and implemented for residents. This was evident for 2 (Resident #111 and Resident #112) out 41 residents reviewed during the annual survey.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview with residents and staff, it was determined that the facility failed to 1.) Have a system in place to ensure the resident and/or resident representative had the opportunity to participate in their care planning process with members of the interdisciplinary team at care plan meetings. 2.) Hold and complete quarterly care plan meetings for residents an 3.) Perform appropriate revisions to resident's care plans. This was evident for 4 (Resident #112, #110, #6 and #89) out of 41 residents reviewed during the annual survey.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a resident environment that is free of accident hazards. This was evident for 2 out of 4 housekeeping carts observed during the annual survey.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to follow medical orders for respiratory care consistent with professional standards of care. This was evident for 1 (#3) out of 2 Residents reviewed for respiratory during the facility's recertification survey.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure adequate staffing level to meet the needs of residents on the facility's second floor. This was evident for 1 (floor #2) out of 3 floors of the facility during the surveyor's initial tour.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined facility staff failed to ensure documentation of attempts made to offer advanced directives. This was evident for 1 (#43) out of 5 Residents reviewed for advanced directives during the facility's recertification survey.
November 7, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of a complaint, record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the Physician and the Resident representative of a change in condition and an incident that potentially required a Physician intervention. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) of 33 residents reviewed during the complaint survey. The facility implemented effective and thorough corrective measures following the change in condition and this incident prior to the start of this survey. The facility's plan and action were verified during this survey; therefore, this deficiency was found to be Past Noncompliance with a compliance date of 2/12/25The
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of a complaint, record review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to address an abnormal laboratory result and monitor a resident for signs of aspiration following an incident that potentially required a Physician intervention. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) of 33 residents reviewed during the complaint survey. The facility implemented effective and thorough corrective measures following this incident prior to the start of this survey. The facility's plan and action were verified during this survey; therefore, this deficiency was found to be Past Noncompliance with a compliance date of 2/12/25.
March 29, 2024Standard inspection · 32 citations
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment. This was found to be evident throughout the facility and for seven (Resident #17, #21, #82, #10, #2, #15 and #19) out of 43 residents reviewed during the survey.
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure that the required information is provided to residents or their representatives in writing when a resident is discharged to the hospital. This was found to be evident for 3 (Resident #24, #7, #61, and #43) out of 43 residents reviewed during the survey.
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview and observations, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the residents status. This was found to be evident for 4 (Resident #24, #56, #17 and #61) out of 43 residents whose medical records were reviewed during the survey.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that comprehensive person centered care plans were developed. This was found to be evident for 4 (Resident #59, #17, #82 and #43) out of 43 residents whose medical records were reviewed during the survey.
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Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and records review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide an ongoing program of activities based on the comprehensive assessment, care plan, and the preferences of the residents. This was evident for 4 (Resident #82, #75, #23, and #2) of 7 residents reviewed for activities.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, records review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain accurate documentation in the residents' medical records as evidenced by the facility's failure to ensure that staff documented behaviors to indicate the continued need for an antipsychotic medication; failed to ensure that skilled nursing notes accurately reflected a resident's status; and failed to ensure the social service director documented discharge summary/planning information. This was evident for 4 (Resident #56, #29, #10, and #42) of 43 residents reviewed during the survey.
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to protect a resident's private space by not knocking prior to entering a resident's room. This was evident for 1 (Resident #17) out of 5 residents reviewed for dignity during the survey.
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Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to document and address concerns raised by the resident council, as evidenced by the lack of documentation of those concerns and how they were addressed. This was evident in resident council meetings held between February 2023 and December 2023.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide information to residents regarding their right to formulate an advanced directive, failed to document that the resident or resident representative was informed of their right to formulate an advanced directive by failing to document discussions regarding advanced directives and the outcome of the discussion in the resident's medical record. This was evident for 2 (Resident #292, and #43) of 17 residents reviewed for advanced directives.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide information on the facility's grievance procedures and how to file complaints or grievances available to residents. This was evident during a resident council meeting conducted during the annual survey.
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Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to orient, prepare, and document a resident's preparation for a transfer to the hospital. This was for 3 (Resident #7, #61 and #43) of 43 residents reviewed during the survey.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were made aware of a facility's bed-hold and reserve bed payment policy when transferred to a hospital. This was evident for 3 (Resident #7,#61 and #43) of 43 residents reviewed during the annual survey.
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Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a Significant Change in Status Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within 14 days following a significant decline in a resident's condition. This was evident for 1 (#88) of 3 residents reviewed for closed records.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to accommodate a resident's schedule to ensure the resident was able to participate in the interdisciplinary care plan meeting. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #76) out of 43 residents reviewed during the survey.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and records review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide necessary services to maintain good personal hygiene to residents who are dependent on staff and/or who are requiring assistance from staff with activities of daily living (ADL). This was evident for 2 (Resident #15 and #75) of 2 residents reviewed for ADL's.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interviews and observations, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the administration of regularly scheduled medications; failed to ensure that recommendations made by the registered dietitian were communicated to the physician; and failed to ensure that staff followed a physician order to notify the physician when a lab value was outside of an ordered parameter. This was found to be evident for 3 (Resident #56, # 29, and #17) out of 43 residents reviewed during the survey.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to identify and establish treatment orders for a newly acquired pressure ulcer and failed to ensure that treatment orders were updated as indicated by the wound care provider. This was found to be evident for one (Resident #24) out of two residents reviewed for pressure ulcers.
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Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that occupational therapy recommendations for a restorative nursing plan were discussed with the interdisciplanary team or incorporated into the resident's care plan. This was found to be evident for one (Resident #24) out of three residents reviewed for positioning and mobility.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents were free from accident hazards when smoking, by failing to follow a resident's care plan to implement adaptive equipment when the resident smoked. This was evident for 1 (Resident #7) of 8 residents reviewed for accidents.
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide the necessary care and services for a resident with suprapubic catheter by failing to ensure a follow-up urology consult was scheduled as recommended after a hospitalization. This was evident for 1 (Resident #80) of 3 residents reviewed for urinary catheter.
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on records review and interviews, it was determined that the facility to ensure pain management was provided to a resident requiring this service. This was evident for 1 (Resident #15) of 7 residents reviewed for pain management.
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure transportation for regularly scheduled dialysis treatment, failed to follow up with the dialysis center to obtain a report after a dialysis treatment, and failed to notify the primary care provider when a dialysis session was missed. This was found to be evident for one (Resident #29) out of one resident reviewed for dialysis.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and records review, it was determined that the facility failed to assess residents for safety or obtain informed consent prior to the installation of bed rails, and failed to obtain orders or establish a care plan to address the use of side rails. This was evident for 3 (Resident #56, #82, and #15) of 8 residents reviewed for accidents.
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents were free from unnecessary medication. This was found to be evident for two (Resident #24 and #191) out of seven resident's whose medication regimens were reviewed during the survey.
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Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a prn (as needed) order for an antipsychotic medication was limited to 14 days. This was found to be evident for one (Resident #24) out of five residents selected for unnecessary medication review.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that 1) expired medications were disposed of promptly and 2) medications were stored correctly per the manufacturer's specifications. This was evident for 3 of 4 medication carts observed and 1 of 2 medication rooms observed.
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, records review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that food and drink was provided to the resident. This was evident for 1 (Resident #292) of 3 residents reviewed for food.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents requiring pureed diets received adequately pureed foods. This was found to be evident for two out of two residents (Resident #34 and #19) observed to have incorrect diet consistency served during a random observation.
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that refuse was properly disposed. This was found to be evident on 2 out of 2 observations of the dumpster area.
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Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records and other pertinent information and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) ensure that staff kept the door between the clean and dirty areas of the laundry closed to prevent cross contamination; 2) to have measures in place to monitor for and prevent the growth of legionella and other opportunistic water-borne pathogens in its water systems; 3) to maintain a residents catheter bag in proper a sanitary condition; and 4) to ensure that PPD skin test are read within the 48-72-hour timeframe. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident # 80) out of 3 residents reviewed for urinary catheter use and 1 (Resident #191) of 6 residents reviewed for tuberculosis skin testing.
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and pertinent document review, it was determined that the facility failed to have a monitoring process in place to ensure that the resident call system remained functioning. This was evident for 4 out of 12 rooms, during a random observation.
January 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 13 citations
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to have quarterly care plan meetings for residents (Resident #1, #7 and #21). This was evident for 3 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide urinary catheter care to Resident #28 as ordered. This is evident for 1 of 1 resident reviewed during the complaint survey process.
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Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews, it was determined the facility staff failed to include a resident's Power of Attorney (POA) in the care of a resident (Resident #21) This was evident for 1 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide maintenance and housekeeping services to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment for residents (Residents #7, #21 and #27). This was evident for 3 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation review and interview it was determined the facility failed to report allegations of abuse within 2 hours of the allegation to the regulatory agency, the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ) for residents (Resident #8, #11 and #13). This was evident for 3 of 7 residents reviewed for facility reported incidents during a complaint survey.
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded (Resident #18). This was evident for 1 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure a resident had baseline care plans created and initiated for a resident. This was evident for 1 (#12) out of 29 residents in the survey sample.
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Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of a complaint, medical record review and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to implement an effective discharge planning process for residents (Resident #3 and #9). This was evident for 2 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, the facility staff failed to perform activities of daily living for a dependent resident (Resident #1). This was evident for 1 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to provide treatment/services to prevent/heal pressures ulcers (Resident #10 and #12). This is evident for 2 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview it was determined physician progress notes were not in a resident's medical record the day the resident was seen (Resident #22). This was evident for 1 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide dental care for a resident (Resident #14). This was evident for 1 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records in accordance with accepted professional standards (Resident #2 and #7) This was evident for 2 of 29 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
May 1, 2019Standard inspection · 31 citations
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility to ensure comprehensive care plans were developed for residents as evidenced by failure to address: 1) respiratory issues including sleep apnea and the use of oxygen; 2) the use of psychotropic medications; 3) individual's activity preferences 4.) psychotropic and hypnotic medications 5.) hospitalizations and infections; and 6.) failed to develop a care plan related to a resident's respiratory needs. This was found to be evident for 6 out of 27 residents (#90, #81, #30, #211, #88, #57) reviewed during the investigation stage of the survey.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview of residents, family and of facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) have an interdisciplinary team (IDT) meeting consisting of the resident and or resident representative upon admission to the facility and with subsequent admission (Resident #96). During this meeting a care plan is developed or revised; 2) failed to update the resident care plan for a resident (Resident # 81) observed sitting in the bedroom with a large wet area underneath the wheelchair and 3) failed to update a care plan for a resident (Resident #47) receiving treatment for a pressure ulcer; 4.) failed to conduct quarterly care plan meetings with the resident or the responsible party to address the resident's current needs (Resident #110) This was evident for 4 of 27 residents reviewed during the investigative stage of the survey.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of staffing documentation, complaint MD00133305 and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff to provide services to maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all the resident's in the facility.
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to keep speech language pathology instructions for the resident in a private setting and failed to promote dignity for the resident by giving instructions and feeding the resident at the nursing station which is also located in front of the elevator. This was true for 1 out 7 residents (Resident #52) reviewed for dignity during the investigation stage of the survey.
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with family and facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to 1. have a system in place to document a change in condition timely and further notify a resident's representative timely of a change in condition for Resident #212 evident during the review of a fall; 2. notify the physician that scheduled medication was unavailable to administer to a resident (Resident #27). This was found to be evident for 2 of 27 residents reviewed during the facility's annual survey.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the physical environment of the facility in good repair as evidenced by multiple cracked and damaged floor tiles in hallways and resident rooms; damage to walls and doors; loose fitting plumbing fixtures; and resident sinks with a tanish colored build-up on the ledges.
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Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical records review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to keep track of a resident's purchases. This was true for 1 out of 3 residents (Resident #22) reviewed for personal property.
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview with family, staff and the ombudsman determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to ensure that the resident and/or resident's representative and the ombudsman were notified in writing of the resident's transfer to the hospital and the rationale for the transfer. This was found to be evident for 3 of 5 residents (Resident #54, #96, #211) reviewed for hospitalization during the investigative portion of the survey and related complaints.
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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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of recent facility discharge practices and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide residents and or their representative (RP) with the proper paper documentation of the facilities bed-hold policy. This was evident for 3 of 5 residents (Resident #54, #96, #211) reviewed for hospitalization during the investigative portion of the survey and related complaints.
- D
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were completed at least once every three months. This was found to be evident for the 2 out of 2 residents (Resident #1 and #3) reviewed as part of the Resident Assessment task during the annual survey.
- D
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure Minimum Data Set assessments were transmitted within the required timeframes. This was found to be evident for the 3 out of 3 residents (Resident #1, #3 and #88) reviewed as part of the Resident Assessment task during the annual survey.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with the facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments accurately reflected the resident's status as evidenced by failure to accurately code the resident vision in section B. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 7 residents (Resident # 28) reviewed during the investigative stage of the survey.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the medical record and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to have a system in place to provide a summary of the interim plan of care to the resident or responsible party. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 3 residents (Resident #312 and #57) reviewed for care planning in the investigative stage of the survey process. The Findings Include: A care plan is a guide that addresses the unique needs of each resident. It is used to plan, assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the resident's care. 1. [...]
- D
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to have an updated physician discharge summary and a completed discharge summary on a resident to include a recapitulation of the resident's stay. This was evident in 1 of 3 residents (Resident #311) reviewed for discharge.
- D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical records review and interview with resident and facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to consistently ensure the resident's personal hygiene needs were adequately met when the resident received limited showers. This was evident for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #18) reviewed for activities of daily living in the investigation stage of the survey.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview with staff and family members and review of medical record, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide activates of daily living specific to grooming on a daily basis to the resident. This was evident of 1 out of 27 residents (Resident #91) reviewed in the investigational process of the survey.
- D
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview with facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to provide activities for an individual based on their assessment. This was evident in the review 2 of 4 residents (Resident #30 and #211) reviewed for activities.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure daily weights were obtained as ordered by the physician. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 6 residents (Resident #81) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure that therapy recommendations for splinting devices and restorative nursing services were addressed and implemented if needed. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 5 residents (Resident #62) reviewed for positioning and mobility.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure assessments were completed when residents returned from dialysis treatment and failed to ensure an effective system of communication with the dialysis center. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 1 resident (Resident #31) reviewed for dialysis during the survey.
- D
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff it was determined that the facility staff failed to document an accurate overview of the resident during a physician visit. This was evident during 1 of 1 physician records reviewed for Resident #22.
- D
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee files and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA), demonstrated competency in skills and techniques to care for residents. This was found to be for 2 out of 2 GNA's (Staff #24 and #25) hired in the past year and selected for review of competencies.
- D
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of pertinent documentation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to retain the posted daily staffing information. This was found to be evident for the entire facility.
- D
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to put interventions in place regarding a resident's diagnosis (Resident #22).
- D
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate indications for the usage of an anxiety medication. This was evident for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #88) reviewed for unnecessary medication use.
- D
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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that nursing staff failed to sign off the administration of a narcotic on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) and the Controlled Substances Record consistently. This was evident during the review of 1 of 5 residents (Resident #88) for unnecessary medications.
- D
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical records review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility failed to arrange a dental appointment for the resident in a timely manner this was true for 1 out of 1 resident (Resident #312) reviewed for dental in the investigative stage of the survey. The Findings Include: During an interview with Resident #312 on 4/24/19 the resident verbalized his/her main concern was tooth pain. The resident reported that his/her tooth was very painful. The resident further reported that staff was aware of the tooth pain. On 4/26/19 Resident #312's medical records were reviewed and revealed that the resident was admitted to the facility 3/30/19 for respite care (temporary institutional care of a sick, elderly, or disabled person, providing relief for their usual caregiver) and with diagnosis which included seizure disorder. [...]
- D
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee files and interview with facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to employee staff with active professional licenses relevant to their hired job descriptions. This was evident during the review of 2 of 2 employee files, (Staff #24 and #25)
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) ensure reports from outside providers were available in the medical record for review by other health care providers; 2.) failed to ensure certifications of medical ineffectiveness and or end stage/terminal condition were completed and on the chart for a resident whose surrogate decision maker made the decision for the resident to have a No CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) order; 3.) failed to ensure physician notes were maintained on the medical record for other health care providers to review;. 4.) failed to have the correct Maryland Order for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST), active on a resident's chart.; 5.) failed to have completed labs on the chart. [...]
- D
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on review of Quality Assurance (QA) sign in sheets and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the QA committee met at least quarterly. This was found to be evident for the first quarter of 2018 and has the potential to affect all the residents.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to adhere to infection control practices and procedures by ensuring that a resident room was kept clean and dry and free of drainage. This was evident for 1 (Resident #81) reviewed during the facility's annual survey.
Fire safety inspections
34 fire safety citations on file: 8 on December 10, 2025, 16 on March 29, 2024, 10 on May 1, 2019.
Every fire safety citation34 citations
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K 712 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Meet other general requirements.
K 100 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
K 223 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K 324 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
K 351 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K 511 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K 324 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K 345 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
K 712 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K 918 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
K 223 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install proper backup exit lighting.
K 281 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K 291 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K 321 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
K 341 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
K 351 · March 29, 2024 · Waiver
- E
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
K 761 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
K 225 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K 511 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
K 920 · March 29, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- F
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
K 500 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
K 223 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
K 225 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K 321 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K 353 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- E
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K 511 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Meet other general requirements.
K 200 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K 211 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
K 271 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
K 351 · May 1, 2019 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)