Based on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to ensure safe and separate storage of food brought in by family or visitors for residents. This was evident for 1 out of 2 Central Supply Room refrigerators observed during the recertification survey. The findings include: During observation rounds the following was found: On 6/2/25 at 11:00AM with Unit Manager (UM) #11 within the Central Supply room located on Baltimore Hall #2, the surveyor observed 3 of 6 containers of smoked salmon cream cheese spread, with an expiration date of 5/18/25. On 6/2/25 at 11:02AM with UM #11 within the central supply room located on Baltimore hall #2, the surveyor observed 2 of 2 white soup containers of liquid with visitor label dated [DATE]. …
F813 citations in Maryland
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Maryland cites F813 less often than its own record predicts
0.19 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F813.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Maryland surveyors wrote
F813 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.
Based on surveyor observations and facility staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a policy regarding the use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors to ensure safe and sanitary storage, handling, and consumption. The findings include: On 05-08-19 at 2:30 PM, surveyor interview with the assistant Director of Nursing revealed that the facility staff do not store left over foods for residents. On 05-08-19 at 5:05 PM, surveyor interview with the facility's administrator revealed that the facility does not have a policy regarding foods brought into the facility by family or other visitors. …
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Recent years
| Year | Share of Maryland citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.05% | 0.35× |
| 2025 | 0.03% | 0.19× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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