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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

A-
Grade
62
Score
CMS Ratings
16.3/22
Staffing Quality
11.4/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
6.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate94.0%
120
Total Beds
113
Occupied
7
Available

Basic Information

Address:

30 NORTH PLACE

FREDERICK, MD 21701

Number of Beds:

120

Estimated Occupancy:

94% (~7 available)

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:4/5 Stars
Health Inspection:3/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:3/5 Stars
Quality Measures:5/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

215184

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

0.52

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Below Average

This Facility

3.30

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.52hLPN: 0.94hAide: 1.84h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Below Average

This Facility

29.3%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 38.5%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Total Deficiencies

218

Inspections

4

High

6

Feb 27, 2025 - Health Survey

4 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Mar 19, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Mar 19, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Mar 19, 2025From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Mar 19, 2025From Complaint

Oct 30, 2024 - Health Survey

36 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Dec 13, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights 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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0660

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024From Complaint
High - Widespread PatternTag F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected: Dec 13, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0660

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights 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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0697

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Nov 27, 2024

May 17, 2023 - Health Survey

90 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0624

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0685

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0711

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0728

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0729

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0836

Administration Deficiencies

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0888

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights 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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0710

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0740

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0578

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor 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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0624

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0685

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0688

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0711

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0728

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0729

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0835

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0836

Administration Deficiencies

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0888

Infection Control Deficiencies

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights 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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0710

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0740

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0610

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0712

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Jun 28, 2023From Complaint

Sep 10, 2019 - Health Survey

88 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 11, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Low - IsolatedTag F0577

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights 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.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Low - IsolatedTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0624

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0636

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
High - Widespread PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0711

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0744

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0775

Administration Deficiencies

Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0810

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0698

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0711

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0744

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0775

Administration Deficiencies

Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0810

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0849

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
High - Widespread PatternTag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
High - Widespread PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0657

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.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0655

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0636

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0624

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Low - IsolatedTag F0623

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0622

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0584

Resident Rights 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.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Low - IsolatedTag F0577

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2020
Medium - PatternTag F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Corrected: Nov 11, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected: Nov 10, 2019

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Total fines: $13,538

FineOctober 30, 2024

$13,538

Data processed: August 1, 2026

About Penalties: This data comes from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and shows fines and payment denials issued for health and safety violations. Penalties indicate serious deficiencies that required enforcement action.

Key Highlights

High CMS Rating
4 out of 5 stars from Medicare
Low Staff Turnover
29.3% (national avg: 46.6%)
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Beds Available
Approximately 7 beds potentially available

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY?

FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY has 120 certified beds. The facility averages 113 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 94%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - limited liability company owned.

How can I contact FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY?

You can call FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY at (301)695-6618. The facility is located at 30 NORTH PLACE, FREDERICK, MD 21701.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

When selecting a nursing home, consider: CMS star ratings (overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures), nurse staffing levels, staff turnover rates, recent health inspection results, complaint history, proximity to family, and available services. We recommend visiting facilities in person, talking to current residents and staff, and checking multiple sources of information before making your decision. Use our comprehensive tour checklist when visiting facilities.

Important Considerations for This Facility

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