Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER
GAITHERSBURG, MD · 285 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 1, 2026
CMS Certification Number 215099 · first certified April 1975
Ownership
Operated by ASBURY COMMUNITIES · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MD
23 citations — more than 51% 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 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens October 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 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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2 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)
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 23 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
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 | 23 |
| Median facility in MD | 22 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 13, 2020 | 6 |
| April 10, 2025 | 13 |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-04-10 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2025-04-10 |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 2 | 2025-04-10 |
| 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 | 2026-05-01 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2025-04-10 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2025-04-10 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-05-01 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2025-04-10 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 1, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (July 14, 2026) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 14, 2026) |
April 10, 2025 — 13 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 (May 28, 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 (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 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 (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 28, 2025) |
March 13, 2020 — 6 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 (April 15, 2020) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2020) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2020) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2020) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2020) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 15, 2020) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.