Holly Hill Healthcare Center
531 Stevenson Lane, Towson, MD 21286 · Baltimore County · (410) 823-5310
75 certified beds, about 69 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 215204 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 14, 2025, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Maryland average is 17, the national average 9.2).
Of 81 health citations since April 2019, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the last three years; the largest was $8,278, and the latest is dated August 1, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.39 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Maryland and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.87 of those hours.
46.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Maryland average 40.2%).
CMS links it to Communicare Health, an affiliated group of 110 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.
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 81 health citations on file.
May 13, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on a review of resident medical records and interviews with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents received the necessary monitoring to promote their well-being. This was evident of one (Resident #5) out of six residents reviewed during this complaint survey.
October 14, 2025Standard inspection · 13 citations
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff and resident interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that call bells were kept within reach for residents to utilize. This was found to be evident in 5 (Residents #26, #9, #3, #43, and #46) of 36 residents reviewed during the investigation phase of the annual survey.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) treat a resident with dignity by exposing the resident to a public area and 2) ensure that resident rights were maintained by knocking prior to entering a resident's room. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #35) of 1 residents reviewed for dignity and 2 out of several observations of Resident #1 and #6's room and during the annual survey.
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review the facility failed to provide quarterly statements to the resident's representative. This was evident for 1 (Resident #8) of 3 residents reviewed for personal funds during the annual survey.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure Resident #23 was free from physical restraints. This was evident for 1 (Resident #23) of 1 residents reviewed for physical restraints during the annual survey.
- D Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a significant change Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment within 14 days of a resident enrollment in hospice. This was found to be evident for 1 (Resident #70) out of 1 resident reviewed for hospice services during the survey.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was developed and implemented for a resident who was unable to move or feel anything below their neck (including arms and legs). This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) out of 7 residents investigated for care planning.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and observations, it was determined that the facility staff failed to maintain professional standards of practice related to signing off resident care orders. This was evident for 2 out of 2 days observed for Resident #1's arm splint.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that residents with orders for orthopedic devices were wearing them as prescribed and device administration was being appropriately documented. This was found to be evident in 1 (Resident #3) of 2 residents reviewed for limited range of motion during the annual survey.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the facility staff implemented interventions consistent with a resident's plan of care to avoid a fall. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) out of 4 residents reviewed for accidents.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, medical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide necessary respiratory care services by failing to maintain an ambu bag at bedside per physician order. The was found to be evident in 1 (Resident #9) of 1 resident reviewed for respiratory care 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 interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain informed consent and document alternatives attempted prior to initiation of bedrails. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) out of 1 resident reviewed for bedrails for an annual survey.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure infection control practices were maintained during medication administration. This was evident for 1 (Resident #27) out of 4 residents observed for medication administration.
- D Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents and staff. This was evident during multiple observations during the annual survey.
August 1, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of a facility reported incident with investigation, medical record review, and interviews, it was determined the facility staff failed to protect a cognitively impaired resident from physical abuse from facility staff. This was evident for 2 (#6, and #11) of 3 residents reviewed for abuse during a complaint survey. This resulted in actual harm to resident #6.
March 5, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 32 citations
- F Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Inspectors wroteBased on the interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to have a full time (Full-time means working 35 or more hours a week) clinically qualified Food Service Director. This was evident for 1 of 1 Food service Director reviewed for required credentialing.
- F 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 staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This deficient practice has the potential to affect all residents at the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that all laundry was processed and handled in a manner that prevents cross contamination and the spread of infections by failing to keep the door closed that separated the clean from the soiled area of the laundry room. This was evident for 1 of 1 laundry rooms and had the potential to affect all residents.
- E Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodations to maintain residents' independence by failing to provide adequate bed side lighting that was accessible to residents with decreased mobility. This was evident for 14 rooms out of 16 rooms, observed during a survey.
- E 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 staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify the resident/resident's representative in writing of a transfer/discharge of a resident along with the reason for the transfer. This was evident for 3 (#27, #15 and #33) of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization during the annual survey.
- E 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 interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to notify residents and/or their representatives in writing of the bed-hold policy upon transfer of residents to an acute care facility. This was evident for 3 (#27, #15, #33) of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalizations.
- E Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility staff failed to complete comprehensive Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments within the regulatory time frames to facilitate appropriate care planning and maintain current and accurate assessment records. This was evident for 3 (#37, #57, #59) of 44 residents reviewed during the survey.
- E Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility, 1) failed to ensure that interdisciplinary team (IDT) care plan meetings were scheduled after each Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment, and 2) failed to ensure that resident care plans were reviewed and revised by the IDT after each MDS assessment. This was evident for 4 (Resident #6, #9, #21, #16) of 4 residents reviewed for care planning, and 1 (Resident #70) of 2 residents reviewed for activities of daily living.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and records review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the resident with an ongoing program for activities based on individual preference and the comprehensive assessment. This was evident for 3 (Resident #33, #70, #16) of 6 residents reviewed for activities.
- E Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain medical records on each resident that were complete; accurately documented; readily accessible; and systematically organized. This was evident for 3 (#9, #49, #68) of 43 residents, reviewed during the survey. Maryland MOLST (Maryland Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) 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. If an updated MOLST form is completed, all older forms shall be voided in accordance with the MOLST's instructions: Voiding the Form: [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the residents' dignity, by staff standing over residents while assisting them to eat. This was evident for 2 Residents (Resident #38 and #42) observed in one dining area out of the three dining areas in the facility.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) to residents who were discharged from Medicare Part A services but had benefit days remaining and intended to remain at the nursing facility receiving non-skilled care. This was evident for 2 (#51, #57) of 3 residents reviewed for Skilled Nursing Facility Beneficiary Protection Notification.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of abuse. This was evident for 3 (Resident #68, # 23, and # 53) of 12 residents reviewed for abuse during a survey.
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased in record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to communicate the residents comprehensive care plan goal to the receiving healthcare institution to ensure safe and effective transition of care. This was evident for 1 (Resident #33) of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to orient, prepare, and document a resident's preparation for a transfer to the hospital. This was identified for 1 (Resident #27) of 4 residents reviewed for hospitalization.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, medical record review and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 3 (#15, #33, #6) of 44 residents reviewed during the survey.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that the Level II Preadmission screening and resident review (PASARR) screen was completed by Adult Evaluation and Review Services (AERS) before the resident's admission. This was evident for 1 (Resident #9) of 1 resident reviewed for PASARR compliance.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on the review of medical records, and staff interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide the resident and or their representative with a summary of the baseline care plan. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 119 ) of 33 residents reviewed for baseline care plans.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, record review and observation, it was determined that the facility failed to 1) provide a resident with the amount of assistance needed during meals, according to the facility's assessment of the resident ability to feed himself, and 2) ensure that a resident who required assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) was assisted with putting his/her dentures in their mouth during meal times. This was evident for 1 (Resident #23) of 2 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and for 1 (#15) of 5 residents reviewed for Dental.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure the administration of a complete course of antibiotics as ordered. This was evidenced for 1 (Resident #118) out of 5 residents reviewed for un necessary medication.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure and check the functionality of the wander guard, as ordered. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 119) of 1 Resident reviewed for potential elopement during the survey.
- D Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that colostomy care was provided to a resident with a colostomy. This was evident for 1 (#15) of 1 resident reviewed with a colostomy.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physicians' orders for the administration of oxygen. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 17) of 4 residents reviewed for respiratory care during a survey.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on records review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that pain managementwas provided to the resident that was consistent with professional standards of practice. This was evident for 1 (Resident #16) of 3 residents reviewed for pain management.
- 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 the surveyor's observation, record review, and interview with facility staff, it was determined that the facility failed to assess safety or obtain a physician's order before initiating the usage of side rails, review the risks and benefits of bed rails with the resident or resident representative and obtain informed consent. This was evident for 2 (Residents #6, and #9) of 2 residents reviewed for side rails.
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on records review, interviews, and observations, it was determined that the facility failed to develop a care plan that reflects an individualized, person-centered approach with measurable goals and specific interventions to care for and treat a resident with dementia. This was evident for 1 (Resident #38) of 1 resident reviewed for dementia care.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of medical records and narcotic count sheets, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to keep an accurate record of controlled substances. This was found to be evident for 1 of 2 medication carts reviewed during a facility recertification survey.
- D 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 pertinent documentation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to implement the pharmacy and physician recommendations. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 17) out of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medication during a survey. On 2/21/24, review of records revealed that Resident #17 was a long-term care resident at the facility. On 2/23/24 at 12:26 PM, a review of the monthly pharmacy review, dated 1/1/24, for Resident #17 revealed the following pharmacist recommendation: Please consider monitoring a fasting lipid panel on the next convenient lab day and annually thereafter. On 2/23/24 at 12:30 PM, review of Resident # 17 physician orders failed to reveal an order for an annual lipid panel. On 2/23/24, the surveyor requested pharmacy reviews for Resident #17 and the physician or providers response to the recommendations. [...]
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on records review and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to document adequate monitoring and indication after administering pain medication. This was evident for 1 (Resident #16) of 6 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, records review, and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to have a medication administration error of less than 5%. This was evident for 2 of 3 nurses observed for medication administration.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure expired medications were disposed of properly. This deficient practice was found to be evident for 1 of 1 medication storage room and 2 of 2 medication carts observed during medication storage and labeling inspection.
- D Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, it was determined that the facility failed to provide full visual privacy for residents in non-private rooms. This was evident for 6 beds of the 2 floors observed during the recertification survey.
December 15, 2023Complaint inspection · 14 citations
- E Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview it was determined the facility failed to report allegations of abuse within 2 hours of the allegation to the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ). This was evident for 4 (#25, #22, #7, #41) of 21 residents reviewed for incidents related to facility reported incidents during a complaint survey.
- E Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments were accurately coded. This was evident for 4 (#44, #30, #38, #47) of 52 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
- E Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors as evidenced by failing to follow a physician's order related to holding blood pressure medications if outside of physician ordered parameters. This was evident for 1 (#30) of 52 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
- E Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Inspectors wroteBased on facility documentation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop, implement and maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff for the care of residents with a tracheostomy (Resident #46). This was evident for 1 of 1 residents with tracheostomies in the facility reviewed during a complaint survey.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior. This was on 2 of 3 nursing units of the facility during a complaint survey.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of complaint, medical record review, and interview with staff, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure that a care plan meeting was held at least quarterly and included the resident's representative. This was evident for 1 (#11) of 30 complaints reviewed during a complaint survey.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to administer medications as ordered by the physician (Resident #32). This was evident for 1 of 52 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, the facility staff failed to provide treatment/services to prevent/heal pressures ulcers per the Wound Specialist recommendations (Resident #4 and #6). This is evident for 2 of 52 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation, and interview, the facility staff failed to supervise residents to prevent accidents (Resident #28 and #50) . This was evident for 2 of 25 residents on the 2nd floor of the facility.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, facility policy review, observation and staff interview, the facility staff failed to provide services for a resident receiving oxygen therapy (Resident #46). This was evident for 1 of 3 residents reviewed with oxygen therapy during a complaint survey.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that facility staff failed to keep medication carts locked when unattended. This was evident on 1 of 3 nursing units observed during random observations made during a complaint 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 observation, medical record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate medical records in accordance with accepted professional standards (Resident #16, #46) This was evident for 2 of 52 residents reviewed during a complaint survey.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews it was determined the facility staff failed to follow infection prevention and control practices. This was evident in the kitchen while preparing food for residents. The failure to follow effective infection prevention and control practices increased the risk for the spread of infection to all residents, staff, and visitors in the building during an active COVID-19 outbreak.
- C Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to post a notice of where the results of the most recent surveys, certifications, and complaint investigations were located. This was evident during the first day of the complaint survey.
April 16, 2019Standard inspection · 20 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide Resident (#53) with the most dignified existence. This was evident for 1 of 37 residents selected for dignity during the annual survey process.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure an advance directive was in place for Residents (#52 and #53). This was evident for 2 of 3 residents selected for review of advance directives and 2 of 37 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to notify the guardian of person of a change of condition for Resident (#11) and failed to complete a change of condition form for Resident (#11). This was evident for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for change of condition and 1 of 37 residents selected for review during the survey process.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate the allegation of abuse-misappropriation of property for a resident (#67). This was evident for 1 of 2 residents selected for review of misappropriation of property and 1 of 37 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview with staff it was determined that the facility staff failed to have a system in place to ensure that the transfer of the resident's medical record and appropriate information is communicated to the receiving health care provider. This was found to be evident for 2 out of 3 (#55 and # 222) residents reviewed for hospitalization during the investigative portion of the 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 complaint, reviews of a closed record, and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to notify residents and/or representative and the Ombudsman of transfer and reason for transfer to the hospital in writing. This was evident for 2 (Resident #55 and #222) of 3 residents reviewed for hospitalization during an annual recertification 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 review of the medical record and staff interview, it was determined that the facility staff failed to provide the resident and their representative with a written notice of bed hold policy, at the time of the resident transfer for hospitalization. This was evident for 2 (Resident # 55 and #222) of 3 residents reviewed for Hospitalization during an annual recertification survey.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to assess Resident (#67) for PASARR. This was evident for 1 out of 2 residents reviewed for PASARR's during the annual survey process.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide an environment which produced the highest level for practicable well-being for Residents (#1, #26 and #49). This was evident for 3 of 37 residents selected for review of during the annual survey for well-being.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to apply leg rest to the wheel chair of Resident (#53) as ordered and failed to apply fall mats to both sides of the bed as ordered for Resident (#53). This was evident for 1 of resident selected for review of accidents and 1 of 37 residents selected for review during the survey process.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview it was determined the facility staff failed to thoroughly assess the need for pain medication and medicate Resident (#44). This was evident for 1 of 1 resident selected for review of pain assessment and 1 of 37 residents selected for review during the annual survey.
- D Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff Social Worker (SW) failed to complete Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) for Resident #67. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for PASARR's during the annual survey process.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to ensure medications were thoroughly labeled with residents' name and dated the medication was open. This was evident for 1 of 37 medication carts observed during the annual survey process.
- D Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to obtain laboratory blood test as ordered for Residents (#44 and #52). This was evident for 2 of 37 residents selected for review of laboratory results in the survey sample.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observation and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to provide Resident (#52) with nectar thick water as ordered by the physician. This was evident for 1 of 1 resident selected for review of nutrition and 1 of 37 residents selected for review during the annual survey process.
- 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 the medical record in the most complete and accurate form for Residents (#49). This was evident for 2 of 37 residents selected for review during the survey process.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, observations and interview, it was determined the facility staff failed to promote an environment that decreased the potential of transmission of communicable diseases or infections for Residents (#10, #52 and #65). This was evident for observations of dining in 2 of the 3 dining rooms and 3 out of 37 residents selected for infection control during the survey process.
- D Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews with staff it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents had a means of directly contacting staff. This was evident in 1 public bathroom accessible to residents and 1 resident bathroom.
- D Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined that the facility failed to have adequate ventilation in resident bathrooms. This was evident for 2 resident bathrooms observed on the 1st floor of the facility.
Fire safety inspections
24 fire safety citations on file: 5 on October 14, 2025, 13 on March 5, 2024, 6 on April 16, 2019.
Every fire safety citation24 citations
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 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 Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure that smoke control systems are tested and documented in accordance with established engineering principles.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.39 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.87 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.00 | 3.47 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.97 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.56 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.2% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 52.9% | 38.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.50 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 3.55 on weekdays and 3.00 on weekends, 15% 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 3.52 in April to June 2025 to 3.39 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 | 3.39 | 0.87 | 3.55 | 3.00 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 69 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.48 | 0.78 | 3.62 | 3.14 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 68 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.51 | 0.78 | 3.67 | 3.09 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 69 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.52 | 0.80 | 3.68 | 3.10 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 72 |
| 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.
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.
Official wage estimates for Maryland
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.79 | $18.46 to $22.00 | 27,720 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.89 | $31.40 to $38.30 | 9,560 |
| Registered nurses | $47.98 | $40.26 to $51.61 | 52,910 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
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.
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 | 12.1 | 20.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.1 | 22.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.8 | 5.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.6 | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.7 | 21.0 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.1 | 9.8 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available. CMS links this home to Communicare Health, a group of 110 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 22 problems in this area, most recently on May 13, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 19 problems in this area, most recently on October 14, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on October 14, 2025: "Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition"
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 8 problems in this area, most recently on March 5, 2024: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.00 hours per resident per day, below the Maryland average of 3.47.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Towson, 1.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 52 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long Green Baltimore, 1.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 83 citations
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Homewood Baltimore, 1.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 76 citations
- Edenwald Towson, 1.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Pickersgill Retirement Community Towson, 1.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Orchard Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Towson, 2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 99 citations
- Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur Towson, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 20 citations
Maryland contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Maryland. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Holly Hill Healthcare Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Holly Hill Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Holly Hill Healthcare Center get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on October 14, 2025. The Maryland average is 17.
- Has Holly Hill Healthcare Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $8,278 in the last three years.
- Does Holly Hill 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 Holly Hill Healthcare Center?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager, and links the home to Communicare Health. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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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