Deficiency timeline
COPPER RIDGE NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTER
Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this nursing home in Sykesville, MD. Newest events first.
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0730: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected Feb 2, 2026
- Fine $14,020cms
CMS fine
Civil money penalty recorded in CMS Nursing Home Compare.
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0945: Infection Control
Infection control
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected Feb 2, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0941: Administration
Administration
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected Feb 2, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms
F0944: Administration
Administration
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected Feb 2, 2026
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0609: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Feb 2, 2026
- Class IImmediate jeopardy (J)Complaint-relatedcms
F0689: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Oct 8, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0756: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0757: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0791: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0812: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0881: Infection Control
Infection control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0883: Infection Control
Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0887: Infection Control
Infection control
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0919: Environmental
Environment
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0600: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Jun 12, 2024
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms
F0605: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0628: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0655: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0755: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0677: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0600: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0732: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0838: Administration
Administration
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0557: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0561: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0609: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Abuse, neglect & exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0655: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0684: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0725: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0730: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0741: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0761: Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy services
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0804: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0809: Nutrition and Dietary
Nutrition & dietary
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0868: Administration
Administration
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0883: Infection Control
Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0947: Nursing and Physician Services
Nursing & physician services
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected Nov 21, 2021
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0880: Infection Control
Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Nov 9, 2018
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0883: Infection Control
Infection control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Nov 9, 2018
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0657: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected Nov 9, 2018
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0623: Resident Rights
Resident rights
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected Nov 9, 2018
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0686: Quality of Life and Care
Quality of life & care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Nov 9, 2018
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0772: Administration
Administration
Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.
Corrected Nov 9, 2018
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0775: Administration
Administration
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected Nov 9, 2018
- Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms
F0842: Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Assessment & care planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Nov 9, 2018
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