F561 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Maryland cites F561 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.54×
1.54 times the share F561 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Maryland citations0.59%
Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F561.
Maryland0.59%
National0.38%
Share of all citations that were F561.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Maryland surveyors wrote
F561 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.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedMarch 26, 2026
Based on a review of a complaint, staff interviews, and record reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the provision and use of a motorized wheelchair to promote and maintain the resident's independence and freedom of movement. This was evident for 1 (Resident #65) out of 1 resident reviewed during the recertification and complaint survey process. The findings include:A motorized wheelchair (power wheelchair) is a battery-operated mobility device used to assist residents with limited strength, endurance, or mobility. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternAugust 13, 2021
Based on medical record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure showers were provided as per the resident's preferences and care plan. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 8 residents (Resident #6) reviewed during the survey.
The findings include:
On 8/12/21 a review of Resident #6's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in February 2021. A review of the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment with a reference date of 2/26/21 revealed the resident was totally dependent for bathing requiring the assistance of one staff member. This MDS assessment also revealed that it was very important for the resident to choose between a tub bath, shower, bed bath or sponge bath. …
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