Nursing home inspections almost caught up, but unlicensed assisted living poses new challenge

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 866

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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State health officials reported tremendous progress Thursday on a backlog of nursing home inspections, going from 130 cases last year to just 10 today.

But in the same House Health Committee briefing on oversight of senior living facilities, officials said they face a rising challenge keeping track of assisted living facilities, many of which are unlicensed and undetected until a complaint is filed.

“We’re in a much stronger place than we were a couple years …

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