COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
Complete Care at Heritage LLC in Dundalk, Maryland has a Trust Grade of F, indicating a poor reputation with significant concerns about care quality. It ranks #151 out of 219 facilities in Maryland, placing it in the bottom half, and #28 out of 43 in Baltimore County, meaning only a few local options are worse. Although the facility is showing an improving trend, reducing issues from 29 in 2023 to 4 in 2025, it still has a concerning staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a high turnover rate of 60%, significantly above the state average. The facility has accumulated $162,297 in fines, which is higher than 91% of Maryland facilities, indicating ongoing compliance problems. Specific incidents of concern include a critical medication error where a resident received the wrong medication, and failures to protect residents from abuse, leading to harm. While there are some strengths, such as a 5 out of 5 star rating for quality measures, the overall picture suggests families should approach with caution.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Maryland
- #151/219
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 60% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $162,297 in fines. Lower than most Maryland facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 44 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Maryland. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 66 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.
The Bad
Below Maryland average (3.0)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
14pts above Maryland avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Well above median ($33,413)
Significant penalties indicating serious issues
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
12 points above Maryland average of 48%
The Ugly 66 deficiencies on record
Sept 2025
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, interviews, and a medical record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to provide personal...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on complaint intake, resident and staff interviews and record reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provi...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0697
(Tag F0697)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on investigating complaints, medical record review, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide pain management timely. This was found to be evident for one (Reside...
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Feb 2025
1 deficiency
1 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of a facility reported incident, review of administrative and medical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident was free of a signi...
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Aug 2023
26 deficiencies
1 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2.) A review of Resident #144 's medical record on 07/11/23 revealed the resident was totally dependent for care. The review of ...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical records review, facility investigation review and interviews with staff it was determined that the facility fai...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, medical record, administrative review, and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to: 1.) Promote respect and dignity of a cognitively im...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0557
(Tag F0557)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a dignified existence to a vulnerable resident. This deficient practice was evidenced in 1 (#92) of 2 residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on the medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to notify the physician of a medication that was not administered to a resident. This was evident for 1 re...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on administrative and medical record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident was kept free from physical restraints. This was f...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. Review of complaint MD00164757, on 8/18/23 at 2:30 PM, revealed that on January 29, 2022, it was discovered that someone had shaved Resident #144's hair off causing emotional harm. Resident #144's ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on administrative record review and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to thoroughly investigate abuse allegations. This was found to be evident for 1 Resident ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0658
(Tag F0658)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY**
Based on observation, medical record review, and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that residents wer...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0700
(Tag F0700)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review, staff, and family interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to follow their own polici...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0728
(Tag F0728)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) received training to become a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) within t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Staffing Information
(Tag F0732)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that staffing information was complete and accurate. This deficient practice was discovered during the Medic...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medication Errors
(Tag F0758)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to keep a resident free from unnecessary psychotropic medications. This was found to be evident...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and family and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free of significant medication error as evidenced by the failure of t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to store food and fluids in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, during the annual survey.
T...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, review of medical records and facility policy, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0925
(Tag F0925)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to maintain effective pest control as evidenced by gn...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0940
(Tag F0940)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record reviews and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that annual 12-hour competency training and annual Dementia and Behavioral Health training for geriat...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0949
(Tag F0949)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on the record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the behavioral health and dementia training for geriatric nursing assistants (GNAs) were provided. This...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observations and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to provide a clean and comfortable environment for residents. This deficient practice has the potential ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on administrative record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to 1.)perform quarterly interdisciplinary care plan meetings for Resident # 92, 2.) upda...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on the medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility, 1.) failed to ensure that medications were administered to residents (#684, and # 438) as prescribed by the phys...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on review of medical records and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1.) ensure pharmacy recommendations to nursing were addressed during the monthly pharmacy re...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on medication administration observation, medical record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5 %. This was evi...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
3. The facility failed to ensure that a blood glucose result was documented accurately.
A blood glucose test is a sample of a person's blood that is obtained to measure the amount of glucose in a pers...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on the record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to that ensure 4 Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNA)s received the required 12 hours of in-service training. This ...
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Apr 2023
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, reviews of administrative records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility nursing staff failed to destroy Schedule II narcotic medications in the presence of tw...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, reviews of administrative records, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility nursing staff failed to maintain Schedule II narcotic medications under 2 lock system ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on complaint, observation, reviews of medical records and administrative documents, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident's (Resident #1) Sch...
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Jan 2019
18 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Resident Rights
(Tag F0550)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain a resident's (#105) privacy. This was evident for 1 of 5 residents investigated for dignity.
The findings i...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0561
(Tag F0561)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to honor 2 resident's choices. This was evident for 1 of 5 residents (#131) selected for review for advanced directives a...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0584)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortabl...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0625
(Tag F0625)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed staff to provide residents and or their representative (RP) with the proper paper documentation of the facilities ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 3. During an initial tour on 1/17/2019 at 8:42 AM this surveyor noted Resident #13 sleeping in their bed. Further observation re...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0676
(Tag F0676)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure medical appointments were made for the residents (#52). This was tru...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide care in the highest practicable manner for Residents (#23 and # 116). This was evident for 2 of 54 ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure residents were being turned and repositioned as ordered. This was true for 1 out of 4 res...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to obtain weights as ordered on Resident #109. This was evident for 1 of 54 residents selected for review duri...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0711
(Tag F0711)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the physician failed to determine the significance and need of an ordered laboratory blood test for Resident #116. This was evident for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0730
(Tag F0730)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of employee files and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide at least 12 hours of nursing aides' in-services within a year. This was evident for 3 of 5 ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Drug Regimen Review
(Tag F0756)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of the medical record, facility policies, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure pharmacists' review recommendati...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0757
(Tag F0757)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of the medical record, facility policies, and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to have an effective system in place to ensure residents are free from unnecess...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Unnecessary Medications
(Tag F0759)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to obtain a medication error rate less than 5%. This was evident for 1 of 4 residents observed fo...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure medications were kept in a locked and secured location (2nd floor). This was evident for 1 out of th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
2. Coumadin is a prescription medication commonly known as a blood thinner. Although they do not actually cause the blood to become less thick it decreases risk for developing harmful blood clots in t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation and resident and staff interviews it was determined the facility staff failed to assess a Resident's (#343) ability to perform their own wound care. This was evident for 1 of 2 re...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and interview while conducting the initial kitchen tour and observation of the walk-in refrigerator, it was determined that the dietary and facility staff failed to maintain the r...
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Sept 2017
15 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0248
(Tag F0248)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on resident interview, staff interview, resident observation, and clinical record review it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure resident preferred activities were provided to...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0278
(Tag F0278)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of medical record documentation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. These concerns ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0279
(Tag F0279)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on review of medical record, observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to develop comprehensive care plan addressing insomnia for Resident (# 278) and failed t...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0280
(Tag F0280)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
3. Medical record review reveal for Resident # 250 on 06/18 /17 the physicians assessed the resident and documented Resident # 250 was capable to make informed decisions. It was determined Resident # ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0281
(Tag F0281)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation of medication administration and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to discard a medication per the standard of practice. This was evident for 1 of 6 residents...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0311
(Tag F0311)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ambulate a Resident (# 278) every night as ordered by the physician. This was evident for 1 of 24 residents...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0325
(Tag F0325)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to thoroughly assess and intervene for a resident noted with documented weight changes (# 107). This was evident ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0329
(Tag F0329)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that medication regimens were free from unnecessary medications for Resident #250. This is evident for ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0428
(Tag F0428)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the consultant pharmacist failed to bring to the facility staff's attention an irregularity between the physician's order for blood pressure par...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0502
(Tag F0502)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to obtain a laboratory blood test as ordered by the physician for Resident (# 107). This was evident for 1 of ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0514
(Tag F0514)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on medical record review and interview and observation, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain the medical record in the most accurate form as possible for Resident (# 6 and # 1...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0272
(Tag F0272)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to thoroughly assess a resident for the initiation/justification of a wander-guard bracelet. This...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0309
(Tag F0309)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
5. On 9/20/17 Medical record review revealed a Care plan for alterations in comfort related to acute and chronic pain.
Interventions included:
- Evaluation of pain characteristics: quality, severity,...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0371
(Tag F0371)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation of the kitchen during the initial tour of September 18, 2017, it was revealed that the kitchen was not being maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and all foods were not store...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0431
(Tag F0431)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation and staff interview it was determined the facility staff failed to dispose of expired medical supplies on 2...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "What safeguards are in place to prevent abuse and neglect?"
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: Federal abuse finding, 2 life-threatening violation(s), 1 harm violation(s), $162,297 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 66 deficiencies on record, including 2 critical (life-threatening) violations. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $162,297 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Maryland. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (0/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Complete Care At Heritage Llc's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Maryland, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Complete Care At Heritage Llc Staffed?
CMS rates COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 60%, which is 14 percentage points above the Maryland average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 66%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Complete Care At Heritage Llc?
State health inspectors documented 66 deficiencies at COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC during 2017 to 2025. These included: 2 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death), 1 that caused actual resident harm, and 63 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Complete Care At Heritage Llc?
COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by COMPLETE CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 177 certified beds and approximately 146 residents (about 82% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in DUNDALK, Maryland.
How Does Complete Care At Heritage Llc Compare to Other Maryland Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Maryland, COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (60%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Complete Care At Heritage Llc?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "What safeguards and monitoring systems are in place to protect residents from abuse or neglect?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the substantiated abuse finding on record, the facility's high staff turnover rate, and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Complete Care At Heritage Llc Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC has documented safety concerns. The facility has 1 substantiated abuse finding (meaning confirmed case of resident harm by staff or other residents). Inspectors have issued 2 Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Maryland. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Complete Care At Heritage Llc Stick Around?
Staff turnover at COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC is high. At 60%, the facility is 14 percentage points above the Maryland average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 66%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Complete Care At Heritage Llc Ever Fined?
COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC has been fined $162,297 across 2 penalty actions. This is 4.7x the Maryland average of $34,702. Fines at this level are uncommon and typically indicate a pattern of serious deficiencies, repeated violations, or failure to correct problems promptly. CMS reserves penalties of this magnitude for facilities that pose significant, documented risk to resident health or safety. Families should request specific documentation of what issues led to these fines and what systemic changes have been implemented.
Is Complete Care At Heritage Llc on Any Federal Watch List?
COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.