Life Safety Index

Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

FUTURE CARE CHESAPEAKE

ARNOLD, MD · 152 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 20, 2024

CMS Certification Number 215186 · first certified January 1989

Ownership

Operated by FUTURE CARE/LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH · For profit - Corporation

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

19
Citations on file
Rolling three-year window
3
Life Safety surveys
In the same window
1
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
5
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within MD

19 citations — more than 36% of the 221 certified nursing homes in MD. Compared within MD rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Slippingmore citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 14 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window is open now: February 2026 to August 2029. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 2024. Facilities in MD are typically surveyed 17–59 months after the last one (median 30), measured over 283 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

Emergency preparedness

1 of the 19 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 19 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in MD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MD figure is the meaningful one.

This facility19MD median22National median11
Citations on file over three years, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility19
Median facility in MD22
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
42018-0412019-08142024-09
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
April 17, 20184
August 22, 20191
September 20, 202414

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-03742K-09181K-02221K-03411K-03211K-03241K-02711K-02231
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0374Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.22024-09-20
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.12024-09-20
K-0222Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.12024-09-20
K-0341Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.12024-09-20
K-0321Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.12018-04-17
K-0324Provide properly protected cooking facilities.12024-09-20
K-0271Have exits that are accessible at all times.12018-04-17
K-0223Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.12018-04-17

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Smoke Deficiencies 8
  • Egress Deficiencies 5
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
  • Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
  • Other 2
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Smoke Deficiencies8
Egress Deficiencies5
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies3
Miscellaneous Deficiencies1
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies1
Services Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

September 20, 2024 — 14 citations

Citations issued on September 20, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0004Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0222Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0293Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0324Provide properly protected cooking facilities.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0331Construct fire resistant interior walls.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0341Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0374Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0511Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0791Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0919Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)
K-0923Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2024)

August 22, 2019 — 1 citation

Citations issued on August 22, 2019
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 6, 2019)

April 17, 2018 — 4 citations

Citations issued on April 17, 2018
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0223Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 8, 2018)
K-0271Have exits that are accessible at all times.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 24, 2018)
K-0321Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 10, 2018)
K-0374Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.