Deficiency Records for Bethesda Southgate

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Bethesda Southgate. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Fire Safety 2022-11-10 2022-12-05 N
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Fire Safety 2022-11-10 2022-12-02 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2022-11-03 2022-12-01 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2022-11-03 2022-12-01 N
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Fire Safety 2022-11-10 2022-12-01 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2022-11-10 2022-12-01 N
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Fire Safety 2022-11-10 2022-12-01 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-11-10 2022-12-01 N
Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Fire Safety 2022-11-10 2022-12-01 N
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Health 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Health 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Health 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. Health 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Fire Safety 2019-09-25 2019-10-30 N
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Health 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Health 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Health 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Health 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Use approved construction type or materials. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Meet other general requirements. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-08-29 N