Deficiency Index

Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home

Boonsboro, Maryland · CCN 215337

20 surveys since 2010, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.

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

Citations on record
137
Surveys
20
Harm or worse
0
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worseNone

No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file17/20

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
106
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
County
Washington
Medicare-certified since
2001

CMS ratings

Overall
5
Health inspection
5
Staffing
4
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=14, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Mar 26, 2026

228 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day4.074.10
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.76—
Annual nurse turnover44.0%26.1%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2172.4%E517.2%F310.3%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 29 of the 137 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6252×

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • F6842×

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • F8032×

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  • F8122×

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Fahrney-Keedy Memorial Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Mar 26, 2026

    Based on interviews and review of pertinent documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a full-time, qualified dietetic service supervisor to oversee food preparation and daily kitchen operations. This had the potential to affect all residents.The findings include: On 3/25/26 at 12:25 PM, the Director of Culinary Services (Staff #3) was interviewed. During the interview, he reported that he was not certified as a dietary manager (CDM). Staff #3 stated that he received consultation from a regional CDM (Staff #7). Staff #3 reported that consultation from CDM Staff #, occurred about once a month, and sometimes more frequently.On 03/25/2026 at 12:45 PM, The Director of Nursing (DON) was interviewed. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 3, 2025

    Based on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to store and prepare food in accordance with professional standards. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: 1) An initial tour of the facility's kitchen was conducted on 1/27/25 at 8:40 AM with staff #4, food services manager. An observation of the kitchen's walk-in refrigerator revealed the following: -opened Greek yogurt, Pineapple juice, chicken base seasoning, Hungarian paprika seasoning, Dijon mustard sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and an opened lemon juice and cooking wine halfway used. The observation failed to show the items' open and use-by dates. Staff #4 said they should have been labeled with these dates. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Feb 3, 2025

    Based on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed: to comply with isolation protocols, to have a prevention plan for Legionella, and staff failed to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). This was evident for 3 (Resident #71, #85, #39) of 6 residents reviewed for infection control; and 1 of 1 plan reviewed for water management which has the potential to affect all residents. The findings include: 1) Resident #71 was diagnosis with pneumonia on 1/22/25 after chest x-ray confirmed it. On 1/27/25 at 9:11 AM the Assistant Director of Nursing (Staff #1) reported that Resident #71 is on droplet precautions, and will require gowning to enter the room. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF684Mar 26, 2026

    Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents received physician-ordered treatments and medications. This deficient practice was identified for 1 (Resident #44) of 1 resident reviewed for general skin conditions and 1(Resident #9) of 1 resident reviewed for pain management.Findings include:1). Resident #44 has a medical history that includes, but is not limited to, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, respiratory failure, diabetes, cerebrovascular accident (stroke), and a history of self-inflicted skin injuries related to scratching.On 3/23/26 at 12:30 PM, the surveyor observed Resident #44 lying in bed watching television with a bandage to the right arm and multiple sores on the forehead and scalp.On 3/24/26 at… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Feb 3, 2025

    Based on observations, records review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure resident's urine collection bag was kept in a privacy bag to maintain dignity. This was evident for 1 (Resident #11) of 3 residents reviewed for dignity. The findings include: Resident #11 was admitted into the facility in 2024. During the initial tour of the facility on 1/27/25 at 9:59 AM, the resident's urine collection bag was observed by the foot of the bed with no privacy bag. The urine collection bag was visible from the hallway of the unit where the resident resided. The Registered Nurse (RN #2) who was currently assigned to Resident #11, was interviewed on 1/27/25 at 10 AM. […]

Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 137 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Mar 26, 2026Standard2 findings
  • Feb 3, 2025Standard and complaint10 findings
  • Jun 16, 2021Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 5, 2020Standard and complaint19 findings
  • Jun 29, 2018Standard15 findings
  • Jan 24, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 25, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 30, 2017Standard8 findings
Show the 12 earlier surveys
  • Aug 12, 2016Complaint3 findings
  • Apr 14, 2016Standard23 findings
  • Feb 5, 2016Complaint6 findings
  • Jan 29, 2015Standard and complaint7 findings
  • Nov 7, 2013—13 findings
  • Jul 24, 2013—3 findings
  • Jul 8, 2013—3 findings
  • Mar 14, 2013—1 finding
  • Sep 21, 2012—8 findings
  • Apr 19, 2012—2 findings
  • Jul 12, 2011—7 findings
  • Jun 29, 2010—3 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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