F919 in Maryland. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
Maryland cites F919 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.77×
1.77 times the share F919 takes of citations nationally.
Share of Maryland citations0.79%
Of every deficiency written in Maryland in 2025, this is the portion that was F919.
Maryland0.79%
National0.45%
Share of all citations that were F919.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Maryland surveyors wrote
F919 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, isolatedAugust 10, 2026
Based on complaint, staff interviews and observation, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure residents had access to call bells when in bed. This was evident for 1 (Resident #3) of 4 residents reviewed during a complaint survey. The findings include: On 08/10/26 11:23 AM, the Office of Health Care Quality received a telephone complaint with concerns about resident abuse and safety concerns related to the lack of quality of care that is being provided to residents in the facility. In an interview with staff member #4 on 08/10/26 at 11:23 am, staff member #4 alleged observing GNA#2 place Resident #3's call bell into the bottom drawer of the bedside table on 07/30/26. …
B · No harm, potential for minimal, patternAugust 3, 2018
Based on observation while conducting a general environmental tour, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure that pull cords for the resident call system were accessible for residents who need assistance.
The findings include:
On (MONTH) 3, (YEAR), a general facility tour was conducted with the Housekeeping Supervisor. In the Spa 1 shower, the pull cord for the call system was tied to the grab bar. In the third floor shower room, the pull cord for the toilet was tied to the grab bar. Pull cords that are tied may not operate properly for residents needing assistance.
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