Nursing home inspections in Maryland
Maryland surveyors cite investigating alleged violations (F610) at 2.00× its national share.
The same chapter of the regulations — freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation — holds this state’s widest gap the other way: “Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as…”, at 0.77×.
F610 · 92 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Maryland cites above its expected share
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
92 citations across 83 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
133 citations across 114 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
99 citations across 94 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
103 citations across 94 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
85 citations across 79 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
74 citations across 69 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
56 citations across 55 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
67 citations across 61 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
61 citations across 57 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
93 citations across 87 facilities · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
1.9% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J890.7% | K120.1% | L30.0% |
| Actual harm | G1241.0% | H10.0% | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D8,94473.5% | E2,14817.7% | F5494.5% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B1271.0% | C1691.4% |
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