Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
FUTURE CARE SANDTOWN-WINCHESTER
BALTIMORE, MD · 148 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number 215271 · first certified January 1995
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.
Position within MD
31 citations — more than 74% 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
The latest survey found 9 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 11. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens August 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in MD are typically surveyed 16–48 months after the last one (median 23), measured over 307 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 31 citations on file are 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)
5 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 31 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in MD, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the MD figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 31 |
| Median facility in MD | 23 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| February 18, 2020 | 8 |
| February 6, 2025 | 14 |
| April 13, 2026 | 9 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | 2 | 2025-02-06 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-04-13 |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 2 | 2026-04-13 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2025-02-06 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-04-13 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 2 | 2026-04-13 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-04-13 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2025-02-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 9
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 5
- Other 7
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 9 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 5 |
| Services Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 13, 2026 — 9 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026) |
| K-0223 | Provide 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 26, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 4, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 4, 2026) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 4, 2026) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026) |
February 6, 2025 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0223 | Provide 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 (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2025) |
February 18, 2020 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2020) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2020) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2020) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2020) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2020) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2020) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2020) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.