Fox Chase Healthcare: Resident Safety Failures - MD
Federal inspectors documented the complaint during a December 2025 visit. A facility representative told inspectors that boiler number two was fully operational but set to run between 120 and 144 degrees. Boiler number one was also contributing to the heat problem, she said, and was awaiting the same corrective work: cleaning and a new burner assembly.
The fix for boiler two had just been completed the day before inspectors arrived. A custom-made boiler assembly had been installed, and technicians were on-site the rest of that day to monitor the equipment and make further adjustments if needed. The same custom assembly was being installed on boiler one at the time of the inspection.
The facility representative said that once the work was underway, residents and staff throughout the building began reporting that temperatures felt comfortable. Room temperatures, hallway temperatures, and common area temperatures were all described as satisfactory.
Inspectors tagged the violation at the F0584 level, which covers the physical environment and residents' right to a comfortable living space. The level of harm was assessed as minimal harm or potential for actual harm, and the problem was noted as affecting some residents.
The inspection was complaint-driven, meaning someone, whether a resident, family member, or staff, had contacted regulators before inspectors walked through the door. By the time they arrived, boiler mechanics were already on the premises and the repair process was in motion. Whether residents had been sweating through their rooms for days before that call was made, the report does not say.
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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.
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FOX CHASE HEALTHCARE in SILVER SPRING, MD was cited for violations during a health inspection on December 19, 2025.
Federal inspectors documented the complaint during a December 2025 visit.
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.