Buckingham's Choice

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
Buckingham's Choice was recognized and ceritified in 2000 by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as one of model nursing home providers promoting health and improving quality of life. Buckingham's Choice which is located in 3200 Baker Circle Adamstown, is scientifically measured and assessed by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is shown to provide good nursing home services or products under the Medicare program. Buckingham's Choice is being offered ceritified services and products in Maryland.
Address:   3200 Baker Circle
       Adamstown, MD 21710

Phone:   (301) 644-1600

County: Frederick
Federal Provider Number: 215329
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Participates in: Medicare And Medicaid
Certified Date: Saturday, March 18, 2000 (25 years certified)
Certified Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Legal Business Name: Buckingham's Choice, Inc.
Ownership Type: Non Profit - Church Related
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: No



TypeNameRole Description
OrganizationEpiscopal Ministries To The Aging Inc5% Or More Ownership Interest
PersonJames MelhornDirector/officer
PersonJayson LuckenbaughDirector/officer
PersonJoseph GirardiDirector/officer
PersonCollier BairdW-2 Managing Employee

Provider Resides in Hospital: No
Number of Federally Certified Beds: 41
Number of Residents in Federally Certified Beds: 38 (93% occupied)
Continuing Care Retirement Community: Yes
Special Focus Facility: No
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes


Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0315 (Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, un)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0253 (Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0241 (Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full rec)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0246 (Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0279 (Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that c)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0282 (Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0280 (Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0468 (Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0167 (Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0431 (Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0514 (Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional stand)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0157 (Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decl)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, November 14, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0425 (Provide routine and emergency drugs through a licensed pharmacist and only under the general supervi)
Scope Severity Code: E
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, December 29, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0076 (Proper medical gas storage and administration areas.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, November 17, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 1 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, September 22, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0431 (Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, September 22, 2013
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0456 (Keep all essential equipment working safely.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 28, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0280 (Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 28, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0441 (Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 28, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0225 (1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) rep)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 28, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0323 (Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to pr)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 28, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0371 (Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 28, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0464 (Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a g)
Scope Severity Code: D
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Sunday, October 28, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Survey Type: Fire Safety
Deficiency: K0025 (Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour.)
Scope Severity Code: C
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, November 12, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 2 (the deficiency was found on a standard inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0492 (Operate and provide services according to Federal, State, and local laws and professional standards.)
Scope Severity Code: F
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 18, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Survey Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Survey Type: Health
Deficiency: F0253 (Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.)
Scope Severity Code: B
Deficiency Corrected: Deficient, Provider Has Date Of Correction
Date the deficiency was corrected: Monday, June 18, 2012
The inspection cycle of deficiency: 3 (the deficiency was found on a complaint inspection)

Number of Facility Reported Incidents: 7
Number of Substantiated Complaints: 1
Number of Fines: 0
Number of Payment Denials: 0
Total Number of Penalties: 0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars: USD 0
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Patients experiences Provider State Nation
Percent of High Risk Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers
N/A
7%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One or More Falls with Major Injury
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
5%
8%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with ADLs has Increased
N/A
18%
16%
Percent of Long Stay Residents with a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder
N/A
2%
3%
Percent of Long Stay Residents With a Urinary Tract Infection
N/A
5%
6%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Self Report Moderate to Severe Pain
N/A
15%
19%
Percent of Short Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers That Are New or Worsened
N/A
1%
1%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
94%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
94%
94%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms
N/A
4%
6%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight
N/A
6%
7%
Percent of Long Stay Residents Who Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
16%
20%
Percent of Low Risk Long Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowel or Bladder
N/A
54%
44%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Assessed and Appropriately Given the Pneumococcal Vaccine
N/A
83%
83%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received an Antipsychotic Medication
N/A
2%
2%
Percent of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Appropriately Given the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
N/A
84%
84%

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