Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
FAIRLAND CENTER
SILVER SPRING, MD · 92 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 15, 2026
CMS Certification Number 215015 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by GENESIS HEALTHCARE · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within MD
17 citations — more than 26% 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 0 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 5.7. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens September 2027 — about 10 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 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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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 17 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)
7 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 17 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.
- F-0923 Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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 | 17 |
| Median facility in MD | 23 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 27, 2021 | 0 |
| December 18, 2024 | 16 |
| April 16, 2025 | 1 |
| May 15, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-12-18 |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | 1 | 2024-12-18 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2024-12-18 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-12-18 |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | 1 | 2024-12-18 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2024-12-18 |
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2024-12-18 |
| 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. | 1 | 2024-12-18 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 16, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2025) |
December 18, 2024 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 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 (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2025) |
| 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 (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 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 (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0791 | Ensure 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 (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0908 | Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 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 (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2025) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 23, 2025) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.