Assuring Quality Care in Senior Facilities

Most people want to stay in their own home as they grow older. When reviewing the choices, family members should keep in mind that the Health Department considers the safety of individuals in long-term care facilities a top priority. These facilities are regulated and regularly inspected to ensure that elderly and chronically ill individuals receive care in a safe environment.

Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are licensed and routinely inspected by the Health Department and other agencies. There are currently 20 Comprehensive Care Facilities in Prince George's County that provide medical and nursing services to meet the individual needs of their residents.

The Nursing Home Survey Book, containing the most recent Annual Licensure Survey Deficiencies and corresponding Nursing Home Correction Plans for Prince George's County, is available for public review. Individuals may contact specific nursing homes to review a copy of their Annual Licensure Survey Deficiencies and Plan of Correction. A copy of the entire Nursing Home Survey Book is also available for review at the Prince George's County Health Department Headquarters Building, 1701 McCormick Drive, Main Lobby Reception Desk, Largo MD 20774 during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Assisted Living Programs

Assisted Living Programs are residential or facility-based programs for residents that provide housing and supportive services, supervision, personalized assistance, health related services or a combination of these services to meet the individual needs of their residents. Assisted Living Programs are currently licensed and inspected by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Health Care Quality.

Adult Day Care

Adult Day Care facilities are licensed and routinely inspected by the Maryland State Office of Health Care Quality (1-877-402-8219). Currently, there are ten Adult Day Care facilities located throughout the County. These facilities provide services to the elderly and medically handicapped adults in a supervised environment during the day. Licensed staff address their individual medical, health, nutritional, rehabilitative and psychosocial needs.

Complaints

Nursing home complaints can be reported to and investigated by Prince George's County Health Department at 301-324-2982 (TTY/STS dial 711 for Maryland Relay), and/or the Maryland State Office of Health Care Quality. All complaints related to assisted living facility and adult day care can be made by calling the Maryland State Office of Health Care Quality at 1-877-402-8219.

To find out more, call 301-324-5144.

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