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F814 citations in Maryland

Garbage disposal · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

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

F814 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Maryland cites F814 less often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share0.46×

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

Share of Maryland citations0.20%

Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F814.

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

In the surveyor’s words

What Maryland surveyors wrote

F814 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 17, 2026

Based on observations and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to dispose of refuse properly. This deficient practice was discovered during the complaint survey.The findings include:On 06/16/26 at 10:49 am the surveyor observed two large blue colored dumpsters in the back of the parking lot. The dumpster on the left had a yellow and white label on the front. The top of the dumpster was half open. The dumpster on the right had a white sticker on the front. The top of the dumpster was half open and the side door was opened. …

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Catonsville

B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternFebruary 4, 2025

Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure waste in the outdoor garbage storage area was disposed of properly. This was evident for 1 of 1 random observation made of the facility's outdoor refuse area during the annual survey. The findings include: During a tour of the facility's outdoor refuse area on 01/27/2025 at 10:05 AM, the Surveyor and District Manager (DM) observed debris scattered around the dumpster area. The debris included several pairs of used medical gloves on the ground and clear plastic bags. …

Harmony Suites Rehabilitation and Wellness Center

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Recent years

YearShare of Maryland citationsvs expected
20230.51%1.08×
20240.32%0.79×
20250.20%0.46×

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

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