Levindale Hebrew: Dignity Rights Violation - MD
Federal inspectors discovered the assessment gave Resident #7 a score of zero — indicating low wandering risk — despite nursing notes from January documenting him "seeking exit" and wanting to "go home." The facility never updated his risk status after the January incident or following his actual escape on March 6.
The incomplete records violated federal requirements for maintaining accurate medical documentation. Inspectors found similar problems with a second resident whose high wandering risk score of 13 wasn't reflected on the facility's official wander list.
Resident #7's case revealed a pattern of missed assessments. Nursing staff noted on January 23 at 7:04 PM that he was "busy seeking exit and wanted to go to floor 2 and go home." Six weeks later, he succeeded in leaving the building.
The facility's own incident report documented his March 6 escape at 3:04 PM. Yet his wandering risk assessment remained unchanged, showing a score of zero that suggested he posed minimal threat.
Federal regulations require facilities to assess wandering risk upon admission, whenever conditions change, and annually for all residents. The facility's policy, effective November 13, mandates screening "upon admission, whenever there is a change regarding wandering, and quarterly."
Inspectors found the facility failed on multiple counts. No assessment was completed after Resident #7's January exit-seeking behaviors. No updated evaluation followed his March escape. His readmission assessment also remained incomplete with the same inaccurate zero score.
The second resident, Resident #5, presented different but equally concerning documentation failures. A June 27 assessment scored him at 13 for wandering risk — well above the threshold requiring enhanced monitoring. His care plan, documented in April and revised in May, specifically noted "wandering behaviors related to adjustment to the nursing home."
Despite this documented high risk, Resident #5 never appeared on the facility's official wander list. No quarterly assessment was completed after June 27, leaving his current risk status unknown for nearly five months.
The Director of Nursing and administrator acknowledged the failures during inspector interviews on November 14. They admitted the quarterly wander assessment had been missed and that Resident #5's risk status wasn't reflected on the wander list.
Only after inspectors raised concerns did the facility complete Resident #5's overdue assessment on November 14 — the same day administrators acknowledged the problem.
The facility operates under a wandering policy that requires use of the WanderGuard system for monitoring at-risk residents. Scores of 0-8 indicate low wandering risk, while higher scores trigger enhanced safety measures. The policy's effectiveness depends entirely on accurate, timely assessments.
During a November 14 interview, the administrator and Director of Nursing told inspectors that all residents would be screened for wandering risk upon admission, quarterly, and as needed. Inspectors expressed concerns about the accuracy and timeliness of the assessments.
The documentation failures left both residents without appropriate safety monitoring. Resident #7's actual escape demonstrated the real-world consequences of inaccurate risk assessments. His January exit-seeking behaviors should have triggered an immediate reassessment and enhanced monitoring protocols.
Resident #5's high risk score of 13, combined with documented wandering behaviors in his care plan, should have placed him on the facility's wander list with corresponding safety measures. Instead, he remained off the monitoring system for months.
The inspection, completed November 18, found the facility failed to maintain medical records according to accepted professional standards. The violations affected residents' safety by creating gaps between documented risks and actual monitoring protocols.
Federal inspectors classified the harm level as minimal with few residents affected, but the cases revealed systemic problems with the facility's assessment processes. Accurate wandering risk documentation serves as the foundation for resident safety protocols designed to prevent dangerous elopements.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 24, 2026 · Our methodology
LEVINDALE HEBREW GER CTR & HSP in BALTIMORE, MD was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 18, 2025.
The incomplete records violated federal requirements for maintaining accurate medical documentation.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.