Based on medical record review, observation, and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to thoroughly provide daily care for a resident. This was evident for 1 of 31 residents (#259) selected for review in the stage 2 sample. The findings include: Medical record review revealed the facility staff conducted the Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE], coding Section G Functional Status, Personal Hygiene J as total dependence with one-person physical assist. Resident #259 is dependent on the facility staff for his care, comfort, and safety. The MDS is a federally mandated assessment tool that helps nursing home staff gathers information on each resident's strengths and needs. Information collected drives resident care planning decisions. …
F312 citations in Maryland
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
No F312 citations were recorded in Maryland for 2025. That means none appear in the CMS file for that year — not that the requirement does not apply.
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What Maryland surveyors wrote
F312 findings written in Maryland, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on surveyor observation, review of the clinical record and interview of the facility staff and family member, it was determined that the facility staff failed to shave resident #87 routinely. This finding was evident 1 of 30 residents selected in the stage 2 review. The findings include: On 05-22-17 at 12:45 PM, surveyor observation of resident #87 revealed that this resident ate lunch with set up help only. The resident was alert, but oriented to name only. On 05-22-17 at 3 PM, telephone interview of resident #87's spouse revealed a request was made to the facility staff during a meeting to shave the resident daily and maintain a clean-shaven look. However, the spouse visits daily and no shaving has been done as requested. …
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