Maryland Baptist Aged Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Maryland Baptist Aged Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 17, 2026

  Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a water management plan to identify and reduce the risk of waterborne pathogens. This was evidenced by the facility not having a documented water management plan.The findings include:On 6/17/26 at 8:27 AM, the surveyor conducted a record review of the facility's infection control plans, policies, and procedures. During the record review, the surveyor could not locate the facility's water management plan.On 6/17/26 at 11:22 AM, the surveyor interviewed the Infection Preventionist (IP) #7. During the interview, the surveyor asked the IP #7 for a copy of the facility's water management plan. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 2, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) maintain proper labeling, dating, and expiration practices for food items, and 2) did not consistently meet the manufacturer-recommended range of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) for dish sanitization. This was found to be evident during the initial kitchen visit of the annual recertification survey. The findings include: 1) During a Kitchen tour on 5/28/25 at 8:17 AM, Staff #8 was unable to identify the correct expiration date on a box of hot sauce, noting conflicting and possibly expired dates. Cereal dispensers (Raisin Bran, [NAME] Krispies, Frosted Flakes) were all labeled 2/14/25. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF628Jun 17, 2026

  Based on record review and interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide the local ombudsman's office with copies of the notifications of resident transfers/discharges. This was evident for 4 (#6, #27, #5, #13) of 4 Residents reviewed for hospitalization during the facility's recertification survey.The findings include: 1. On 6/16/2026 at 9:30 AM, a record review was performed by the surveyor on Resident #6, who was last hospitalized on [DATE]. During the review, it was noted that the surveyor was unable to locate the Bed Hold or Hospital Transfer forms. Later that day at 12:54 PM, the Social Worker (SW) #3 was asked if she had given Resident #6 a Bed Hold form at the time of their transfer to the hospital. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF947Jun 17, 2026

  Based on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that continuing competence for nurse aides was completed at least 12 hours per year. This was evident for 2 of 4 nurse aides (GNAs #6 and #12) who were reviewed during this annual survey for competencies. A minimum of 12 hours of nurse aide training per year is required under S483.95(g)(1). The training must be sufficient to ensure the continuing competence of the nurse aides, which may require more than 12 hours of training per year to meet identified staff or resident needs. Include dementia management training and resident abuse prevention training. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF727Jun 2, 2025

  Based on staff interviews and record review it was determined that the facility failed to have an Registered Nurse (RN) on duty 24 hours a day for 7 consecutive days. The findings include: The PBJ Staffing Data Report listed that on Saturday, 10/05/2024, Saturday, 11/02/2024, Sunday, 12/01/2024, Saturday, 12/07/2024, Saturday, 12/14 /2024, Saturday, 12/21/2024, and Wednesday, 12/25/2024 there weren't any RNs on duty for the full 24 hours. The facility provided 2 weekends of scheduling (5/24-5/25/2025) and (5/31-6/1/2025) and consistently on Saturdays and Sundays there weren't any RNs on duty for the entire day. During an interview with the Administrator on 05/29/25 at 10:22 AM , she was asked about the dates targeted in the PBJ report. […]