Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
F620 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Maryland cites F620 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.05×
1.05 times the share F620 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Maryland citations0.03%
Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F620.
Maryland0.03%
National0.03%
Share of all citations that were F620.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Maryland surveyors wrote
F620 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, isolatedJanuary 23, 2026
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to obtain a signed admission agreement from an individual upon admission. This was evident for 1 (Resident #12) of 1 residents reviewed during the annual survey. The findings include: On 01/21/2026 at 09:58 AM, a review of Resident #12's medical records revealed that the resident was originally admitted [DATE] and had a BIMS of 15. Further review revealed that there was no record of an admission agreement signed by the resident. On 01/21/2026 at 10:52 AM, during an interview with the Admissions Director, staff #12, she stated that she was not able to provide proof that Resident #12 had ever had an admissions agreement signed. …
C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadFebruary 26, 2026
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility admission agreement failed to include special characteristics and service limitations related to a kosher diet, and requested residents waive their rights as well as waive potential facility liability for personal property losses. The findings include:On 2/19/26 at 1:51 PM a review of the admission packet revealed the admission Agreement. A review of this document failed to reveal information regarding the facility's kosher diet. In addition, the document requires the resident and sponsor agree to not hold the facility responsible for injury or harm that could have been avoided if they had hired a private duty nurse.Further review revealed a Risk Acknowledgement. …
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