Deficiency Index

F695 citations in Maryland

Respiratory care · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

F695 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Maryland cites F695 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.87×

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

Share of Maryland citations1.91%

Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F695.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Maryland surveyors wrote

F695 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.

J · Immediate jeopardy, isolatedJune 4, 2024

Based on review of medical records and facility investigation documentation and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to ensure respiratory care was provided consistent with professional standards. This was found to be evident for one (Resident #40) out of four residents reviewed for respiratory care. This failure resulted in a determination on 5/31/24 at 9:45 AM of an Immediate Jeopardy for Resident #40. The facility implemented effective and thorough corrective measures following this incident. The facility's plan and action were verified during this survey, therefore this deficiency will be cited as past noncompliance. The date of correction was 5/24/24. …

Western MD Hospital Center

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedJuly 31, 2026

Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that nebulizer equipment was stored in a clean, covered container when not in use. This was found to be evident in 1 (Resident #93) of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care during the recertification survey.The findings include:During an observation on July 27, 2026, at 9:20 AM, Resident #93 was asleep in bed. A nebulizer, tubing, and a nebulizer mask were located at the bedside. The nebulizer mask was dry and resting directly on the resident's bedside table without a plastic bag cover or a paper towel underneath.During a subsequent observation on July 27, 2026, at 11:38 AM, Resident #93 was out of the room. …

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Pikesville

B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternFebruary 15, 2019

Based on surveyor observation, review of the clinical record and interview of the facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide oxygen therapy as ordered for resident #89. This finding was evident for 1 of 2 residents selected for the respiratory care review. (#89) The findings include: On 02-11-19 at 1:30 PM, observation of resident #89 revealed that the resident was lying in bed and refused to wear a nasal cannula. There was no respiratory distress noted. Observation of resident #89 on 02-12-19, between 8:20 AM and 12 noon, revealed that resident #89 was observed sitting in a wheelchair at the dining table. Even though no oxygen therapy was provided, the resident did not exhibit any respiratory distress. …

Brooke Grove Rehab. & NSG CTR

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Recent years

YearShare of Maryland citationsvs expected
20230.93%0.40×
20241.33%0.60×
20251.91%0.87×

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

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