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18131 Slade School Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
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| Type of Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Participates in Medicare? | Yes |
| Participates in Medicaid? | Yes |
| Certified Beds | 168 |
| Continuing Care? | No |
| Resident Council? | Yes |
| Family Council? | Yes |
| Multi-Home Chain? | No |
| Located in a Hospital? | No |
| Special Focus Facility? | No |
View: Health Inspections | Quality Measures | Staffing | Fire Inspections
| Date of last standard health inspection: | 01/06/2011 |
| Quality Indicator Survey | No |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012 |
| Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 6 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in MD: | 5 |
| Average number of Health Deficiencies in US: | 3 |
| Range of Health Deficiencies in MD: | 0 - 19 |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure 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. | 01/07/2012 | 00/07/2001 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 01/07/2012 | 00/07/2001 | 2 | Few |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 01/07/2012 | 00/07/2001 | 2 | Few |
| Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems adapting to changes in circumstances. | 01/07/2012 | 00/07/2001 | 2 | Few |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | 01/07/2012 | 00/07/2001 | 2 | Some |
Resident Assessment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. | 01/07/2012 | 00/07/2001 | 1 | Some |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 02/07/2002 | 02/00/2003 | 2 | Few |
Environmental Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | 02/03/2002 | 02/06/2003 | 3 | Few |
Mistreatment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | 02/03/2002 | 02/06/2003 | 1 | Some |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 02/03/2002 | 02/06/2003 | 1 | Some |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 01/00/2002 | 00/09/2003 | 1 | Some |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 01/00/2002 | 00/09/2003 | 1 | Some |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | 01/00/2002 | 01/06/2002 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion. | 01/00/2002 | 01/06/2002 | 2 | Few |
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure 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. | 03/00/2001 | 00/08/2003 | 2 | Few |
| Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. | 03/00/2001 | 00/08/2003 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 03/00/2001 | 00/08/2003 | 2 | Few |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 03/00/2001 | 00/08/2003 | 2 | Few |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | 03/00/2001 | 00/08/2003 | 2 | Few |
| Prevent a loss in range of motion among residents who entered the nursing home with a full range of motion, unless it is unavoidable due to resident | 03/00/2001 | 00/08/2003 | 2 | Few |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 03/00/2001 | 00/08/2003 | 2 | Few |
Quality Care Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 00/06/2001 | 01/00/2003 | 2 | Some |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident. | 00/06/2001 | 01/00/2003 | 2 | Few |
Resident Rights Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Let residents refuse treatment, refuse to take part in an experiment, or formulate advance directives. | 00/06/2001 | 01/00/2003 | 2 | Few |
Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.
| National Average | Average in MD | Golden Living Center, Asheville | |
| RN Staff Only1 | N/A | N/A | 3 out of 5 stars |
| Total Number of Residents | 85 | 104 | 153 |
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Total, Licensed Nurse Staff Hours per Resident per Day |
15 hours 26 minutes | 6 hours 59 minutes | 1 hour 13 minutes |
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RN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 37 minutes | 6 hours 7 minutes | 26 minutes |
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LPN/LVN Hours per Resident per Day |
14 hours 52 minutes | 6 hours 16 minutes | 47 minutes |
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CNA Hours per Resident per Day |
16 hours 21 minutes | 7 hours 41 minutes | 2 hours 16 minutes |
1 The star rating a nursing home received for the information it provided about its Registered Nurse (RN) staffing. RNs have between 2 and 6 years of education.
Information comes from data that the nursing home reports to its state agency. It contains the nursing home staffing hours for a two-week period prior to the time of the state inspection. CMS receives this data and converts it into the number of staff hours per resident per day.
Lists the fire safety requirements that the nursing home failed to meet. Fire safety results are not included in the nursing home's Overall Rating.
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in all required areas | Yes |
| Date of last standard fire safety inspection: | 12/21/2010 |
| Dates of Complaint Investigations: | 04/01/2011 - 03/31/2012 |
| Total number of Fire Safety Deficiencies for this nursing home: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in MD: | 0 |
| Average number of Fire Safety Deficiencies in US: | 2 |
| Range of Fire Safety Deficiencies in MD: | 0 - 0 |
Automatic Sprinkler Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | 02/01/2012 | 01/04/2001 | 1 | Many |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | 02/01/2012 | 01/04/2001 | 2 | Few |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | 02/01/2012 | 01/04/2001 | 1 | Some |
Building Construction Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Approved construction type or materials. | 02/01/2012 | 00/07/2001 | 1 | Many |
Corridor Walls and Doors Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 02/01/2012 | 01/04/2001 | 1 | Many |
Electrical Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 02/01/2012 | 01/04/2001 | 1 | Many |
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 02/01/2012 | 01/04/2001 | 1 | Many |
Interior Finish Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Fire resistant room wall surfaces. | 02/01/2012 | 01/04/2001 | 1 | Some |
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 02/01/2012 | 01/04/2001 | 1 | Some |
Building Construction Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Approved construction type or materials. | 02/06/2003 | 01/03/2004 | 1 | Many |
Electrical Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 02/06/2003 | 01/00/2004 | 2 | Few |
Exits and Egress Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof. | 02/06/2003 | 02/06/2003 | 2 | Some |
Fire Alarm Systems Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 02/06/2003 | 02/07/2004 | 1 | Some |
Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | 02/06/2003 | 00/04/2005 | 1 | Many |
Illumination and Emergency Power Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 02/06/2003 | 02/00/2004 | 1 | Some |
Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 02/06/2003 | 02/06/2003 | 2 | Few |
Smoke Compartmentation and Control Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 02/06/2003 | 02/06/2003 | 1 | Some |
Building Construction Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Approved construction type or materials. | 00/04/2002 | 02/08/2002 | 1 | Many |
Building Service Equipment Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| An externally vented heating system. | 00/04/2002 | 02/08/2002 | 2 | Few |
Interior Finish Deficiencies |
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| Deficiency | Inspection Date | Correction Date | Level of Harm | Residents Affected |
| Fire resistant room wall surfaces. | 00/04/2002 | 02/08/2002 | 1 | Many |