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Health Inspection Summary

Bel Pre Healthcare Center

2601 Bel Pre Road

Silver Spring, MD 20906

(301) 598-6000

Deficiency Category	Inspection Date: 2/3/20 Complaint Reporting Period: 5/1/24 - 4/30/25	Inspection Date: 3/29/19 Complaint Reporting Period: 5/1/23 - 4/30/24	Inspection Date: 3/16/18 Complaint Reporting Period: 5/1/22 - 4/30/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	4	0	1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	2	1	3
Infection Control Deficiencies	0	0	1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	4	3	5
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	1	1	1
Resident Rights Deficiencies	3	3	6
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	0	0	0
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	0	1	1
Environmental Deficiencies	3	1	1
Administration Deficiencies	2	0	0

Detailed result for inspection on 2/3/20

Date of last standard health inspection:	2/3/20Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 5/1/24 - 4/30/25	10/2/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 5/1/24 - 4/30/25	No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:	19
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maryland:	19.3
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:	9.6

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Provide appropriate foot care.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	2/3/20	3/6/20	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	2/3/20	3/6/20	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	2/3/20	3/6/20	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
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.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
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.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.	2/3/20	3/6/20	1 - Potential for minimal harm	Some

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Have policies on smoking.	2/3/20	3/6/20	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly	2/3/20	3/6/20	1 - Potential for minimal harm	Many
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.	2/3/20	3/6/20	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Detailed result for inspection on 3/29/19

Date of last standard health inspection:	3/29/19Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 5/1/23 - 4/30/24	No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 5/1/23 - 4/30/24	No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:	10
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maryland:	14.5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:	9.5

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	3/29/19	5/9/19	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	3/29/19	5/9/19	1 - Potential for minimal harm	Some
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	3/29/19	5/9/19	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	3/29/19	5/9/19	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.	3/29/19	5/9/19	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.	3/29/19	5/9/19	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.	3/29/19	5/9/19	1 - Potential for minimal harm	Some
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.	3/29/19	5/9/19	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
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.	3/29/19	5/9/19	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.	3/29/19	5/9/19	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 3/16/18

Date of last standard health inspection:	3/16/18Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 5/1/22 - 4/30/23	No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 5/1/22 - 4/30/23	No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:	19
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Maryland:	12.1
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:	8.8

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Provide appropriate foot care.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.	3/16/18	4/23/18	1 - Potential for minimal harm	Some
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.	3/16/18	4/23/18	1 - Potential for minimal harm	Some
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
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.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.	3/16/18	4/23/18	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:	Inspection Date	Date of Correction	Level of Harm (Least to most)	Residents Affected (Few, Some, Many)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Provide appropriate foot care.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
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.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
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.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Some
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.	10/2/24	11/16/24	2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm	Few

Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.

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