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Homewood Living Williamsport

Nursing HomeWilliamsport, MDCMS 215225
58 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
82

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
73.5

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
58

*CMS

Inspections on file
8

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-01-09

*CMS

Citations

58 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0697Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0916Generalpotential for harm

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

  • 0914Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  • 0781Generalpotential for harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0004Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0565Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  • 0585Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0759Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0755Generalpotential for harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  • 0640Generalpotential for harm

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  • 0757Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0835Generalpotential for harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

  • 0867Generalpotential for harm

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0944Generalpotential for harm

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

  • 0600Seriousactual harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0726Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

  • 0760Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0004Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0602Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0756Generalno actual harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0923Generalno actual harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0293Generalno actual harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0921Generalno actual harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

  • 0684Seriousactual harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0624Generalpotential for harm

    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

  • 0610Generalpotential for harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 0609Generalpotential for harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0291Generalno actual harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0923Generalno actual harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0623Generalno actual harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Homewood Living Williamsport?
Homewood Living Williamsport is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Williamsport, MD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 215225.
What is the CMS rating for Homewood Living Williamsport?
Homewood Living Williamsport has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Homewood Living Williamsport have?
Homewood Living Williamsport is certified for 82 beds. It serves an average of 73.5 residents per day.
How many citations does Homewood Living Williamsport have?
Homewood Living Williamsport has 58 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Homewood Living Williamsport last inspected?
Homewood Living Williamsport was last inspected on January 9, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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