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F680 citations in Maryland

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

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

F680 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Maryland cites F680 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.93×

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

Share of Maryland citations0.07%

Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F680.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Maryland surveyors wrote

F680 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, isolatedSeptember 11, 2025

Based on facility staff roster and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to employ a qualified activities director from 10/2024 to 12/2024. This deficient practice was found during a complaint survey. The findings include: The surveyor reviewed intake # 299716 on 9/6/25 at 11:30am. The intake alleged that the facility failed to employ an activities director. The complainant stated that the last activities director left the facility in 10/2024. Interview with Activities Director #13 on 9/8/25 at 10:30am revealed that Activities Director #13 was hired in 12/2024. Interview with Unit Manager # 9 confirmed that the facility did not have an Activities Director in the month of 11/2024. …

Patapsco Healthcare

C · No harm, potential for minimal, widespreadAugust 6, 2025

Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional. This deficiency was identified during the review of the activities program conducted during the survey and has the potential to affect all residentsThe findings include:On 08/04/2025 at 3:06 PM, this surveyor interviewed the Activities Director, who stated she had been employed at the facility for three years in that role.On 08/05/2025 at 5:00 PM, the Administrator provided this surveyor with the requested documents for the Activities Director's credentials. The documentation provided was proof of a Bachelor of Science degree. …

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Spa Creek

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Recent years

YearShare of Maryland citationsvs expected
20230.08%0.87×
20250.07%0.93×

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

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