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Blue Point Healthcare Center

2525 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 · Baltimore City County · (410) 367-9100

135 certified beds, about 122 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2002

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215340 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on December 10, 2025, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).

Of 80 health citations since September 2021, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).

CMS lists 1 fine totaling $341,978 in the last three years; the largest was $341,978, and the latest is dated July 7, 2025.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.27 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.58 of those hours.

33.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 80 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
2J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
55D
23E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
    F627 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 13, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident received the recommended durable medical equipment (DME) prior to discharge home. This was evident for 1 (Resident #4) out of 1 reviewed for discharge planning during a complaint survey.
December 10, 2025Standard inspection · 13 citations
  1. E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that all areas were in good repair. This was evident on all the units in the facility during the recertification/complaint survey.
  2. E
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews it was determined that the facility failed to send a copy of the notice of discharge to the representative of the Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. This was evident during the recertification/complaint survey.
  3. E
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to label oxygen tubing and humidifier bottle with date of change to indicate maintenance of respiratory equipment for proper hygiene and safety. This was evident of 5 (Resident #11, #49, #65, #90, and #134) of 7 residents observed for respiratory care during this recertification/complaint survey.
  4. D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
    F578 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that advance directives were discussed with residents and/or responsible representatives and/or a copy of an advance directive was in the medical record. This was evident for 2 (Resident #75 and Resident # 6) out of 3 residents reviewed for advanced directives during the recertification/complaint survey.
  5. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the Physician that ordered labs were not obtained. This was evident for 1 (Resident #75) of 41 residents reviewed during the recertification/complaint survey.
  6. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interviews it was determined the facility failed to implement recommended wound care treatments based on wound consults. This was evident for 1 (Resident #8) of 1 resident reviewed for pressure ulcer/injury during the recertification/complaint survey.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident was provided with splints based on the recommendations of the rehabilitation staff. This was evident for 1 (Resident #10) of 3 Residents reviewed for position and mobility during the recertification/complaint survey.
  8. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident interview, record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide appropriate pain management. This was evident for 1 (Resident #75) out of 2 residents reviewed for pain during the recertification/complaint survey.
  9. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical record and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to respond to recommendations made by consulting pharmacists in a timely manner. This was evident for 1 (Resident #5) of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications during the recertification/complaint survey.
  10. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interviews and record reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that it was free of medication error rates of five percent or greater. This was evident during observation of med pass on 2 of the 2 units in the facility during a recertification/complaint survey.
  11. D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and record reviews, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) appropriately store drugs for Resident #121 and, 2) label drugs and biologicals in accordance with currently accepted professional standards. This was evident for 2 of 2 nursing units observed during the recertification/complaint survey.
  12. D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    F791 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide Dental services. This was evident for 3 (Resident #4, #12, and #8) of 4 residents reviewed for dental services during the recertification/complaint survey.
  13. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 2, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determine that the facility staff failed to 1) follow the facility infection prevention policy to operate on a systematic and organized date-driven method track and trend for in-house infections effective and timely, and 2) maintain/use laundry dryers according to the manufacture's instructions for use. The second one was found to be evident of 3 out of 3 dryers observed during the recertification/complaint survey.
July 7, 2025Complaint inspection · 11 citations
  1. J
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    F740 · Quality of Life and Care · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, and review of facility investigation documents, it was determined that the facility failed to effectively communicate with the Substance Abuse Disorder (SUD) team, the physician and direct care staff regarding residents in order to develop and maintain a comprehensive plan of care to address residents substance abuse disorders and treatment plans. This was evident for 1 of 11 residents (Resident #56) reviewed during the complaint survey. As a result of this deficient practice, an Immediate Jeopardy was identified on [DATE] at 12:15 PM and an IJ summary tool was provided to the facility. The removal plan was accepted by OHCQ on [DATE] at 9:20 PM after 5 initial plans were submitted to the surveyors at 3:40 PM, 4:45 PM, 7:45 PM, 7:48 PM and 8:45 PM. [...]
  2. J
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    F867 · Administration · Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to use the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) process to track, review, and analyze residents at risk for illicit drug use/overdoses. This was evident during review of the facility's QAPI process after 11 residents (#56, #8, #4, #45, #31, #11, #33, #32, #7, #36 and #37) were reported by the facility to the state agency for suspected drug overdoses in the past 13 months and has the potential to affect all residents with Substance Use Disorders. As a result of this deficient practice, an Immediate Jeopardy was identified on 7/2/2025 at 10:00 AM and an IJ summary tool was provided to the facility. The removal plan was accepted by OHCQ on 7/2/25 at 9:20 PM after 5 initial plans were submitted to the surveyors at 3:40 PM, 4:45 PM, 7:45 PM, 7:48 PM and 8:45 PM. [...]
  3. D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    F554 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to assess residents for the ability to self administer medication. This was evident during random observations when medications were found at the bedside of 2 residents (Resident #61 and #62).
  4. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility staff failed to notify the attending physician when the resident was refusing their medications. This was evident during the review of 1 of 3 residents administered Narcan (Resident #11)
  5. D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview; it was determined that the facility failed to protect a resident (Resident #43) from misappropriation of personal funds by failing to provide the resident with way to secure the resident's valuables from theft. This was evident for 1 of 67 residents reviewed during the complaint survey.
  6. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff 1) failed to provide written notice to the resident and resident representative of the transfer to a local hospital for evaluation on 12/17/24. (Resident # 38). This was evident in 1 of 67 residents reviewed during a complaint survey; and 2) failed to ensure that hospital transfers were documented in the residents' medical records and that appropriate information was communicated to the receiving health care institution. This was evident for 1 (Resident #14) of 67 residents reviewed.
  7. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record reviews, the facility failed to have individualized care plans in place for Resident #32, #36, and #37 who have SUD (substance use disorder). This was evident for 3 out of 5 residents reviewed for care planning who had SUD.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and medical record review, it was determined that the facility 1) failed to intervene when a resident that was admitted with a known history of substance use disorder was showing signs and symptoms of potential use and abuse of those substances. This was evident during the review of 1 of 3 residents administered Narcan (Resident #11); and 2) failed to ensure hospital instructions for surgical wound care were addressed upon the resident's admission to the facility. This was evident for 1 (Resident #14) of 10 residents reviewed for neglect.
  9. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on a review of medical records, facility reported incidents, Controlled Medication Utilization Record sheets, Medication Administration Record (MAR), and interviews with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to consistently document address residents' pain, ensure prescribed medications had adequate parameters, ensure non-pharmacological interventions were attempted prior to the administration of narcotic pain medication, document assessment of pain and administration of an as-needed (PRN) pain medication on the electronic MAR and further monitor the resident's pain level and efficacy of the medication. This was evident for 3 of 5 residents reviewed for pain Resident #48, #5, #16
  10. D
    Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    F777 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a radiology report was timely accessible to the attending physician. This was evident during the review of 1 of 3 fractures (Resident #13)
  11. D
    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
    F887 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) September 22, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview with staff it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure that the resident's appointed decision maker was provided education and opportunity to consent or decline the COVID-19 vaccine booster on the resident's behalf. This was evident for 1 (#21) of 67 residents reviewed during the complaint survey.
February 7, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 23, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on the review of a recent facility discharge practice and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a resident and or their representative (RP) with the proper paper documentation of the facilities bed hold policy. This was evident for 1 of 1 (#1) reviewed for hospitalization during a complaint survey.
November 22, 2023Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 27 citations
  1. E
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews with facility staff, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of an incidents submitted to the state agency. This was evident for 4 (Resident #91, #2, #268, and #270) of 12 facility reported incidents reviewed with allegations of abuse.
  2. E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews it was determined that the facility failed to implement comprehensive person-centered care plans. This deficient practice was evident in 4 (#97, #101, #102, and #270) of 8 resident records reviewed for comprehensive care plans during the survey.
  3. E
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to update a resident's plan of care after an antibiotic was completed. This occurred for 1 (Resident #95) of 10 residents reviewed for care plans during the annual survey.
  4. E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with resident family and facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to administer a medication as ordered by the physician. This was evident for 1 of 15 residents (#134) reviewed records.
  5. E
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    F711 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview it was determined 1.) what the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Consultant documented in the resident's progress notes did not accurately reflect what was in residents' medical records (Residents #7 and #35) and 2.) the facility failed to ensure that physicians place orders in the electronic health record (EHR) and follow up on labs for the purpose of assessing and documenting resident conditions and treatments accurately (Resident #61). This was evident for 3 of 114 residents (#7, #35, #61) reviewed during the survey.
  6. E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the medication error rate was less than 5% during the medication administration facility task. This was evident for 8 of 26 opportunities for error observed during the medication administration facility task, resulting in an error percentage of 30.77%.
  7. E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to properly store and monitor medications and medical supplies and dispose of medications according to professional standards. This was evident in 3 out of 3 medication storage rooms observed during the annual survey.
  8. E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to maintain an accurate medical records for a residents. This was evident for 3 of 16 residents (Resident# 2, #97, and #122) reviewed for complaints.
  9. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide a dignified existence to a resident evidenced by a resident wearing a soiled jacket multiple times. This deficient practice was evident in 1 (#5) of 4 residents assessed for dignity.
  10. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews it was determined that the facility staff failed to accommodate a resident with a known visual impairment with large print documents for the resident to read. This deficient practice was evident in 1(#101) of 1 resident assessed for visual accommodations during the survey.
  11. D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to keep the facility in a comfortable homelike environment. This deficient practice was evidenced on Unit D during the survey.
  12. D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to notify the resident/resident representative in writing of a transfer/discharge of a resident along with the reason for the transfer. This was evident for 1 (#35) of 1 resident reviewed during the annual survey.
  13. D
    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    F625 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to notify the resident and/or the resident representative in writing of the bed-hold policy upon transfer of the resident to an acute care facility. This was evident for 1 resident of 5 residents (Resident # 35) reviewed during the annual Survey.
  14. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview with facility staff and residents, it was determined that the facility staff failed to: 1) administer medications as ordered by the physician for residents (#30, #95). This was evident for 2 of 5 residents selected for a follow-up medication chart review; and 2) follow professional standards by providing a treatment without a physician's order (Res. #102) and failing to monitor a resident's weight as ordered (Resident #123). This deficient practice was evident in 2 (#102 and #123) of 5 resident records reviewed for standards of practice.
  15. D
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    F679 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to provide activities designed to support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of the resident. This was evident for 2 (Resident #31 and Resident #50) out of 3 residents reviewed for activities.
  16. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interviews, and facility investigation documents, and other pertain information it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to residents (#508 and #59). This was evident in 2 of 2 residents reviewed for elopement during this survey. The findings Include: 1. Review of Resident #508's medical record revealed the resident was admitted to the facility in February of 2022, with diagnosis that included schizoaffective disorder and ambulatory dysfunction. Review of the Facility Reported Incident MD00179418 on 11/13/23 at 3 pm for Resident #508, revealed on the morning of 6/23/23, at approximately 7:51am it was discovered that Resident # 508 was located outside the facility premises a few houses down from the facility sitting on a neighbor's step. [...]
  17. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to follow a physician's order. This was evident for 1 (Resident #31) of 3 residents reviewed for urinary catheters.
  18. D
    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    F710 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a physician supervised the care of a resident as evidenced by the physician failing to evaluate if a resident admitted to the facility with a foley catheter still required to have the foley catheter in place. This was evident for 1 (#95) of 2 residents reviewed for foley catheters during the annual survey.
  19. D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
    F756 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure the physician reviewed and addressed irregularities identified by the clinical pharmacist in a timely manner. This was evident for 3 (Resident #74, #83 and #61) of 8 residents reviewed for Unnecessary Medications.
  20. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview it was determined the facility staff failed to clearly establish a rationale for the administration of three Blood Coagulation medications for Resident #74. This was evident for 1 of 8 residents reviewed for unnecessary medication.
  21. D
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    F803 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to follow prescribed dietary orders for a resident. This was evident for 1 resident (#99) out of 11 residents reviewed during the annual survey.
  22. D
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to discard spoiled perishable food and outdated dry storage items. This deficient practice was discovered during the kitchen tour during the survey.
  23. D
    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
    F814 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to dispose the garbage and refuse properly as evidenced by garbage on the ground and the inability to close the dumpster lid. This deficient practice was discovered during the survey.
  24. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to correctly store and clean medical equipment to prevent infection. This was evident in 1 out of 4 clean utility rooms observed during the annual survey.
  25. D
    Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
    F917 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to ensure that resident rooms were maintained in a homelike manner and kept clean and comfortable. This was found to be evident during observations made of 3 resident rooms observed during the survey.
  26. D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with facility staff it was determined the facility failed to ensure that resident environment is functional and comfortable, clean and well maintained. This was found to be evident during observations made of 1 exit door and 2 shower rooms observed during the survey.
  27. D
    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
    F923 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 6, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined that the facility failed to provide adequate ventilation in the kitchen as evidenced by condensation dropping from the ceiling when the steamer was used. This deficient practice was discovered during the facility's survey.
September 14, 2021Standard inspection · 27 citations
  1. E
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    F623 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide a written notice for emergency transfers to the residents, residents representative and the ombudsman. This was found to be evident for 4 out of 5 (#61, #84, #86, #90) residents reviewed for a facility-initiated transfer during the investigative portion of the survey.
  2. E
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that a resident had a complete and accurate Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR). This was evident for 2 (#61 and #73) out of the 61 residents that were reviewed as part of the survey process.
  3. E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview with resident and facility staff and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to 1. be able to identify all residents that are identified as smokers in the courtyard, 2. provide a safe smoking environment for residents. 3, complete assessments related to a resident's smoking status and therefore needs related to smoking. This was evident for 4 of 4 (#6, #51, #104 and #112 residents observed and reviewed for safe smoking.
  4. E
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    F745 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview residents and staff and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide residents with needed Social Work services and assistance to attain their highest wellbeing. This was evident during the review of 2 of 61 residents (# 34 and #6 ) reviewed during the annual survey. MOLST Maryland order for Life Sustatining Treatments is a portable and enduring medical order form covering options for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other life-sustaining treatments. The medical orders are based on a patient ' s wishes about medical treatments.
  5. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview and a test tray from the kitchen, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure palatable meals are served.
  6. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews of facility staff, it was determined that food service employees failed to ensure that sanitary practices were followed, equipment was maintained, and safe food handling practices were followed to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents.
  7. E
    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
    F838 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on review of pertinent facility documents and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to have an updated facility assessment that included information relevant to the services provided and the needs of the residents.
  8. E
    Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
    F850 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on facility staff roster and staff interview, it was determined that the facility had a bed capacity of 135 and did not employ a qualified social worker from March 2021 to the present on a full-time basis. This deficient practice was found during an annual survey and has the potential to affect all residents.
  9. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and policy review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to adhere to appropriate standard and transmission based precautions to help prevent the spread of infection. This was found to be true for 1 (LPN#16) of 2 licensed staff members observed on one unit in the facility during the Medication Administration Observation conducted during the survey. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors in the facility.
  10. E
    Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
    F920 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on tour of the facility, observation, and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility did not have a designated location that would accomodate all residents for dining.
  11. E
    Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
    F922 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the facility maintained an adequate amount of potable emergency water available. This was evident during the facilities annual survey.
  12. E
    Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
    F924 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that a handrail was secured to the wall. This was evident for 1 resident area observed during the survey. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors on the unit.
  13. D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    F561 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that residents received at least two showers each week as requested and that the facility failed to provide the opportunity for residents to participate in resident council meetings. This was evident for 1(#39) out of 4 residents reviewed for choices as part of the survey process and was found to be true for 9 (# 27, #26, #86, #24 #72, #76, #32, #68, and #31) of 61 residents observed for resident council and grievance process during an annual survey.
  14. D
    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    F577 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to display the results of the most recent annual recertification survey and plan of correction in a place readily accessible to residents, family members and legal representatives of residents. This was evident for 1 of 1 survey results book posted in the facility.
  15. D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a resident admitted with a history of abuse of a vulnerable individual had their whereabouts and interactions monitored. This was evident for 1 (Resident #6).out of 61 residents reviewed as part of the survey process.
  16. D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a comprehensive care plan that included smoking interventions. This was found to be true for 2 of 61 residents (#95 and #104) reviewed for care plan accuracy during an annual survey. Care Plan - This term refers to a document which is the written plan of how a long-term care facility will provide care. This plan is based on resident health assessments, preferences, and goals.
  17. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to update Resident # 104's care plan to address actual skin impairment (pressure ulcers). This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for pressure ulcer/ injury. A Pressure Ulcer is any lesion caused by unrelieved pressure that damages the underlying tissue(s). Although friction & shear are not primary causes of pressure ulcers, friction and shear are important contributing factors to the development of pressure ulcers. Pressure (decubitus) ulcer stages are as follows: Stage I - Intact skin that is red or discolored. Stage II - A partial-thickness loss of skin involving the outer and inner layers of the skin Stage III- the sore gets worse and extends into the tissue beneath the skin, forming a small crater. Fat may show in the sore, but not muscle, tendon, or bone. [...]
  18. D
    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure discharge plans were made for residents that were given thirty-day discharge notices. This was evident for 2 (#61 and #86) out of 61 residents reviewed as part of the survey process.
  19. D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    F676 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, observation, and clinical record review it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure a resident's activities of daily living (ADL) was carried out (Resident #39). This was evident for 1 out of the 61 residents reviewed as part of the survey process.
  20. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with facility staff, it was determined the facility failed to; 1) to perform a preventive physician order for turning and repositioning for (Resident # 104), and 2) consistently obtain weights for the resident as ordered by the physician.
  21. D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    F685 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, and clinical record review it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure a resident who had the need for new glasses received new glasses or was seen by an audiologist for routine services. This was evident for 1 out of 4 residents reviewed for communication and sensory issues.
  22. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on surveyor observation, review of the medical record and an interview with facility staff it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure that the oxygen tubing and humidification bottles were date labeled to ensure timely replacement to minimize risk of infections. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents observed (resident #75).
  23. D
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    F757 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on multiple observations, interviews with resident and staff and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to monitor the administration of a resident receiving a nicotine patch and cessation of smoking. This was evident for 1 of 2 (#51) residents reviewed observed during smoking times identified with nicotine patches.
  24. D
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    F758 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to ensure that a resident was free of unnecessary medications (#79). This was evident for 1 out of 1 resident reviewed for unnecessary medications. Medical record reviewed for Resident #79 revealed on 7/28/2021 the physician ordered: clonazepam Give 0.5 mg by mouth at bedtime for Anxiety (Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine medication for the treatment of panic disorder). Anxiety is a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks and can be displayed by various behaviors or verbalizations; Trazodone HCl Tablet 50 MG Give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime for Depression with Insomnia was also ordered by the physician (Trazodone is a psychotropic medication used to treat depression). [...]
  25. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on medication administration observation, medical record review, and staff interview, It was determined the facility staff failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than 5 percent for 3 (#72, # 84, and # 85) of 7 residents observed during 36 medication administration opportunities resulted in an error rate of 11.11%.
  26. D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    F791 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and medical record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide dental services within a reasonable time frame following a physician's dental consult request. This was found to be evident for 1 out of 3 residents (Resident #104) reviewed for dental.
  27. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 29, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain a medical record in the most accurate form for a resident (# 113 and 52). This was evident for 2(# 113 and 52) of 61 residents reviewed in the survey process.

Fire safety inspections

32 fire safety citations on file: 13 on December 10, 2025, 12 on November 22, 2023, 7 on September 14, 2021.

Every fire safety citation32 citations
  1. F
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
    K 342 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. F
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. F
    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
    K 914 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. D
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 100 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
    K 362 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · December 10, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. F
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. F
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 100 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. E
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 200 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. E
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. E
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. E
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. E
    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
    K 500 · November 22, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  26. F
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · September 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  27. D
    Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    E 37 · September 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  28. D
    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    E 39 · September 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  29. D
    Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    K 331 · September 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  30. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · September 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  31. D
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · September 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  32. D
    Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
    K 900 · September 14, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount or length
July 7, 2025Fine $341,978

A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeMarylandUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.273.873.86
Registered nurses0.580.840.69
All nursing staff on weekends3.153.473.42
Nurse aides2.05
Licensed practical nurses0.63
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)33.0%40.2%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover38.9%38.7%42.9%
Administrators who left2

CMS expects 3.63 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.31 on weekdays and 3.15 on weekends, 5% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.39 in April to June 2025 to 3.27 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.270.583.313.15 0.0%0 of 90122
Oct to Dec 20253.350.593.453.09 0.0%0 of 92119
Jul to Sep 20253.490.623.573.27 0.0%0 of 92122
Apr to Jun 20253.390.613.483.17 0.0%0 of 91120
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Maryland, Jan to Mar 20263.730.743.883.348.0%0.1% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Maryland

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Maryland, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.79$18.46 to $22.0027,720
LPNs and LVNs$35.89$31.40 to $38.309,560
Registered nurses$47.98$40.26 to $51.6152,910
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeMarylandUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
18.320.413.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.51.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.82.43.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.41.11.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.822.214.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
3.95.94.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
20.313.815.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
19.721.023.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
9.09.812.0

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Blue Point Healthcare Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (50.8% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

50.8% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Maryland: 90 better, 29 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 59 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

11.2% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Maryland: 0 better, 41 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 60 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

6.4% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 7.1% · Maryland: 5 better, 6 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 34 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

87.1% this home

Median of homes: Maryland61.2% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 31 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

1.7% this home

Median of homes: Maryland0.4% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 58 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Maryland2.4% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 58 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

93.1% this home

Median of homes: Maryland98.1% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 29 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

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As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 19 problems in this area, most recently on December 10, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
  2. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 17 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2026: "Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge."
  3. How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on December 10, 2025: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
  4. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on July 7, 2025: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.15 hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.47.
  6. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Blue Point Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Blue Point Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Blue Point Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 10, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
Has Blue Point Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $341,978 in the last three years.
Does Blue Point Healthcare Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Blue Point Healthcare Center?
CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.

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