Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
SOUTH MOUNTAIN REHAB CENTER
BOONSBORO, MD · 157 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 6, 2026
CMS Certification Number 215144 · first certified April 1983
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
- New ownershipOwnership changed March 1, 2025 (change of ownership)from SOUTH MOUNTAIN OPERATOR LLC
Position within MD
28 citations — more than 68% 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 10 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9. 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 10 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. 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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5 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 ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
6 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 28 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-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 28 |
| Median facility in MD | 22 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2019 | 7 |
| December 20, 2024 | 11 |
| March 6, 2026 | 10 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 3 | 2026-03-06 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2026-03-06 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 2 | 2024-12-20 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2026-03-06 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-03-06 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2024-12-20 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-03-06 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2026-03-06 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 13
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 9
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 13 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 9 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 6, 2026 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026) |
December 20, 2024 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 12, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 12, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 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 (February 20, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 20, 2025) |
November 1, 2019 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 18, 2019) |
| K-0321 | Ensure 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 (November 18, 2019) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 18, 2019) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 18, 2019) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 18, 2019) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 18, 2019) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 18, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.