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Facility profile · CCN 215110

Western Md Hospital Center

35 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $24,060.

1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
35
Total citations
26
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$24,060
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Resident Rights7 Care Planning7 Quality of Care6 Medication & Pharmacy6 Administration4

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6563 F6232 F7572 F6572 F6842

Citation history

35 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jun 4, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.JComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.EComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.GComplaint
Jun 4, 2024F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.FStandard
Jun 4, 2024F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyEStandard
Jun 4, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F843Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.FStandard
Jun 4, 2024F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.FStandard
Jun 4, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Jun 4, 2024F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F584Honor 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.DStandard
Jun 4, 2024F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.DStandard
May 24, 2019F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.FStandard
May 24, 2019F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
May 24, 2019F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.DStandard
May 24, 2019F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.BStandard
Feb 14, 2018F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Feb 14, 2018F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.EStandard
Feb 14, 2018F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.EStandard
Feb 14, 2018F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Feb 14, 2018F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $24,060 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jun 4, 2024Fine$8,018—
Jun 4, 2024Fine$16,042—
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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