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F605 citations in Maryland

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F605 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Maryland cites F605 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.84×

0.84 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.

Share of Maryland citations0.59%

Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F605.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Maryland surveyors wrote

F605 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, isolatedJuly 31, 2026

Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident who received a psychotropic medication had an appropriate indication for use and appropriate care planning and monitoring. This was evident for 1 (Resident #11) of 1 resident reviewed for unnecessary medications.The findings include:On 07/30/2026 at 9:34 AM, record review of the electronic medical record (emar) for Resident #11 revealed an active physician's order for trazodone 100 mg, to give one tablet by mouth at bedtime for depression.At 9:53 AM, further record review of the electronic medical record revealed there was no documented diagnosis of depression in the medical record. …

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Pikesville

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Recent years

YearShare of Maryland citationsvs expected
20240.05%2.59×
20250.59%0.84×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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