Facility profile · CCN 365510
Bethesda Care Center
26 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $64,604.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202626
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
1
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$64,604
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
26 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 13, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint |
| May 30, 2024 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard |
| May 30, 2024 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard |
| Apr 27, 2023 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| Apr 27, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| Apr 27, 2023 | F584 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Apr 27, 2023 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| Apr 27, 2023 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| Apr 27, 2023 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| Dec 12, 2019 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Dec 12, 2019 | F761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| Dec 12, 2019 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| Dec 12, 2019 | F644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $64,604 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2024 | Fine | $64,604 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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