F638 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Maryland cites F638 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.15×
1.15 times the share F638 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Maryland citations0.13%
Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F638.
Maryland0.13%
National0.11%
Share of all citations that were F638.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Maryland surveyors wrote
F638 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, isolatedJune 12, 2026
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to complete Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within 14 days after the assessment reference date. This was evident for one (Resident #185) out of three residents reviewed for resident assessments.The findings include:The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare or Medicaid certified nursing homes. This process provides a comprehensive and accurate assessment of each resident's functional capacity and health status to assist nursing home staff in identifying health problems. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternNovember 20, 2019
Based on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure Resident #6 had a Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment review completed in a timely manner. This was evident for 1 of 7 residents reviewed for timeliness of MDS reports during the survey.
The findings include:
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is part of the federally mandated process for clinical assessment of all residents in Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes. This process provides a comprehensive assessment of each resident's functional capabilities and helps nursing home staff identify health problems. A facility is required to assess current residents at least every 3 months. …
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