Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur
1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204 · Baltimore County · (410) 296-2900
49 certified beds, about 38 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare since 1993
CMS high performing icon Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215255 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 18, 2025, inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
None of its 20 health citations since July 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.66 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.23 of those hours.
36.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).
CMS links it to Life Care Services, an affiliated group of 43 nursing homes.
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.
207/19
707/24
1112/25
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 20 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
16D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
December 18, 2025Standard inspection · 11 citations
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 7 (#12, #3, #7, #28, #22, #2, #4) of 23 residents reviewed during the recertification/complaint survey.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, interview, and review of facility policies and procedures, it was determined the facility failed to 1) timely respond to concerns noted on pharmacy reviews and, 2) have policies and procedures in place for monthly drug regimen review to include time frames for the different steps in the process. This was evident for 5 (#4, #6, #26, #28, #7) of 6 residents reviewed for monthly drug regimen review during a recertification/complaint survey.
- E Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to document residents were offered and provided education regarding the benefits, risks, and potential side effects of receiving the influenza and pneumococcal vaccines to residents; and failed to maintain documentation related to influenza and pneumococcal vaccination in residents' medical records. This was evident for 2 of 5 residents (Resident #4, #5) reviewed for influenza vaccination and 4 of 5 residents (Resident #1, #4, #5, #36) reviewed for pneumococcal vaccinations during a recertification/complaint survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that facility staff failed to treat residents with dignity. This was evident for 1 (Resident #12) of 6 residents observed during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and medical record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that the resident's call light was within reach, per the individualized care plans, to allow access to assistance when needed by staff. This was evident for 1 (Resident #7) of 12 residents interviewed during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility documentation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a registered nurse was on duty of at least 8 consecutive hours 7 days a week. This was found to be evident for 2 of 14 days reviewed during a recertification/complaint survey.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure a resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs (Resident #7 and #36). This was evident for 2 of 6 residents reviewed during the recertification/complaint survey.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to obtain laboratory tests as ordered by the nurse practitioner for a resident (Resident #4). This was evident for 1 of 23 residents reviewed during a recertification/complaint survey.
- D Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and medical record review, it was determined the facility staff failed to obtain timely radiology services for residents. This was evident for 1 (Resident #7) of 12 residents interviewed during a recertification/complaint survey.
- D Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews, the facility failed to schedule a surgical follow-up appointment for a resident (Resident #4). This was evident for 1 of 23 residents reviewed during a recertification/complaint survey.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of employee health records and resident medical records; and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to document residents and staff were offered and provided education regarding the benefits, risks, and potential side effects of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to residents; and failed to maintain documentation related to COVID-19 vaccination in residents and staff records. This was evident for 3 of 5 residents (Resident #1, #4, #5) and 1 of 5 staff (Employee #21) reviewed during a recertification/complaint survey.
July 24, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to: 1) keep complete kitchen records and, 2) store food in accordance with professional standards for food service and safety. This was evident of 2 out of 3 observations of food storage during the annual survey.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide written notice with the reason for transfer of a resident. This was found evident in 1 (Resident #45) of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalization during the survey.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to provide the Resident and/or Representative with a written notice of the facility's bed hold policy upon transfer to an acute care facility. This was evident for 1 (Resident #45) of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to accurately document oral assessments in a resident's medical record. This was found evident of 1 (Resident # 16) of 1 residents reviewed for dental concerns.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to develop and implement a person-centered care plan for: 1) a resident with communication deficit, 2) a resident currently on a routine insulin regimen with frequent blood sugar monitoring, and 3) a resident receiving anticoagulation medication. This was evident for 3 (Resident #32, #10, #1) out of 21 residents with care plans reviewed during the annual survey.
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview with facility staff it was determined that the facility failed to obtain accurately documented informed consent prior to the use of the bed rails and updated bed rail assessments. This was evident of 2 (Resident #14 #16) of 2 residents reviewed for bed rails during an annual survey.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records in accordance with acceptable professional standards. This was evident for 2 (Resident #5 and #6) out of 21 resident records reviewed during the annual survey.
July 3, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident or responsible party in writing of the reason for a Resident's (#26) transfer to the hospital. This was evident for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for hospitalization during the annual survey.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to maintain a medical record in the most complete and accurate form (Resident #18). This was evident for 1 out of 18 residents reviewed during the annual survey.
Fire safety inspections
11 fire safety citations on file: 2 on December 18, 2025, 8 on July 24, 2024, 1 on July 3, 2019.
Every fire safety citation11 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.66 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.23 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.31 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.11 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 36.7% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.32 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 4.81 on weekdays and 4.31 on weekends, 10% 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 4.62 in April to June 2025 to 4.66 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.66 | 1.23 | 4.81 | 4.31 | 0.0% | 2 of 90 | 38 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.56 | 0.94 | 4.68 | 4.25 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 37 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.54 | 1.02 | 4.63 | 4.31 | 2.3% | 0 of 92 | 37 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.62 | 1.05 | 4.72 | 4.38 | 0.9% | 0 of 91 | 37 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Maryland, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.73 | 0.74 | 3.88 | 3.34 | 8.0% | 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.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 35.0 | 20.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.6 | 22.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.4 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.3 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.2 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.7 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THE CHESTNUT PARTNERSHIP. CMS links this home to Life Care Services, a group of 43 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 98% | 12/02/2010 |
| Chestnut Village LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/02/2010 | |
| Continental Care Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/29/1985 | |
| Rosedale Care Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/27/1992 | |
| The John A.luetkemeyer, Jr. Revocable Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/14/2003 | |
| Thomas F. Mullan, III Revocable Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/20/2008 | |
| West Joppa Road Limited Partnership | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/02/2010 | |
| Luetkemeyer, John | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/27/1992 | |
| Mullan, Thomas | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/27/1992 | |
| McCarthy Partners, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 07/30/2021 | |
| Bank of America Corporation | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 12/28/2021 | |
| Bank of America Corporation | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 12/28/2021 | |
| Bird, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Lahey, Daniel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 02/15/2024 | |
| McMenamin, Roberta | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/15/2014 | |
| Shaw, Gelynna | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/07/2023 | |
| Uhlemann, Bridgette | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 02/15/2024 | |
| Victor, Jason | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Life Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 12/02/2010 | |
| Blessing, Lonny | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/03/2023 | |
| Eiring, Phyllis | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/13/2023 | |
| Victor, Jason | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2018 | |
| Zibell, Jeffrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/16/2024 | |
| Chestnut Village LLC | General partnership interest | Organization | 12/02/2010 | |
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | General partnership interest | Organization | 12/02/2010 | |
| West Joppa Road Limited Partnership | General partnership interest | Organization | 12/02/2010 | |
| Shapiro, Joseph | General partnership interest | Individual | 04/25/1990 | |
| Davis, James | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/02/2025 | |
| Duffy, Patrick | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 07/02/2025 | |
| Life Care Services LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/17/2025 | |
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/12/2025 | |
| Eiring, Phyllis | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/16/2025 | |
| Zibell, Jeffrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/16/2025 |
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.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on December 18, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on December 18, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 18, 2025: "Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on December 18, 2025: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
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Maryland contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Maryland Department of Aging, 800-243-3425. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Maryland Health Care Commission, Maryland Quality Reporting, Nursing Homes, where Maryland publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur get at its last inspection?
- 11 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 18, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur accept Medicaid?
- CMS lists it as "Medicare", so it is not certified for Medicaid.
- Who owns Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur?
- CMS lists 33 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Services. Legal business name: THE CHESTNUT PARTNERSHIP.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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