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HAGERSTOWN HEALTHCARE CENTER

750 DUAL HIGHWAY, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740 · CCN 215336

Inspection history vs Maryland & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$8,190

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

COMMUNICARE HEALTH

Facilities in chain

122

Chain avg overall

2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (85)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm

1. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-10-23 · Health · corrected 2025-12-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-10-23 · Health · corrected 2025-12-29

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-05

   Actual harm

5. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0578Honor 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.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0584Honor 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.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0688Provide 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.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0700Try 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.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0758Implement 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.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0761Ensure 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.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0909Regularly 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.2023-12-22 · Health · corrected 2024-02-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-21 · Health · corrected 2023-09-20

    Actual harm

34. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. FF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0584Honor 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.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. BF0625Notify 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.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for minimal harm

45. DF0635Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. JF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Immediate jeopardy

51. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. EF0761Ensure 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.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. FF0838Conduct 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.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2019-04-08 · Health · corrected 2019-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0157Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0253Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. EF0257Maintain comfortable and safe temperature levels.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. EF0278Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0279Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. EF0280Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. EF0329Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. CF0356Post nurse staffing information/data on a daily basis.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for minimal harm

79. DF0371Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. DF0428At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. EF0431Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. EF0441Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. EF0502Give or get quality laboratory services/tests in a timely manner to meet the needs of residents.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0514Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. FF0520Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.2017-10-26 · Health · corrected 2017-12-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in HAGERSTOWN

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.