6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Baltimore, MD
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 6 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
4601 Pall Mall Road, Baltimore, MD
(410) 664-5551
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
91
Certified beds
Average residents
83
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Communicare Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-09-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
122 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.62
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.81 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.84
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.91 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.03
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.49
All reported nurse hours · state 3.87 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.46
RN + LPN hours · state 1.72 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.00
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.46 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.43
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.61 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.75
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
4.23
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.13
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover · state 40% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
1,850
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
53.57
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0083
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
7.42
Baseline 39.02% · Performance 33.33% · Measure score 7.42 · Achievement 7.42 · Improvement 3.52
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.29
Baseline 3.60 hours · Performance 4.01 hours · Measure score 3.29 · Achievement 3.29 · Improvement 1.39
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.17% |
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 11.9% · Lower 95% interval 7.36% |
| Discharge to community | 45.83% |
50.57%
4.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 32.35% · Lower 95% interval 27.87% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.01 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 18 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 127 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 63.78% |
42%
21.8 pts better
|
Numerator 81 · Denominator 127 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.2% |
91.9%
3.3 pts better
|
93.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 88.5% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 97.5% · Q4 98.7% · 4Q avg 95.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.8% |
96.6%
2.2 pts better
|
95.5%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
2.3%
0.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 23.1% |
21.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
11.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 25.4% · Q4 27.9% · 4Q avg 23.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% |
5.7%
2.4 pts better
|
5.4%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.4% |
16.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 13.0% · Q3 24.1% · Q4 24.7% · 4Q avg 17.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.6% |
15.3%
8.3 pts worse
|
16.7%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.9% · Q2 20.6% · Q3 24.4% · Q4 26.8% · 4Q avg 23.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.8% |
26.6%
18.8 pts better
|
16.3%
8.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 13.3% · 4Q avg 7.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.0% |
22.9%
9.9 pts better
|
14.9%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.6% · Q2 16.2% · Q3 5.4% · Q4 12.9% · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.7%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.5% |
25.4%
0.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.3% · Q2 31.7% · Q3 22.8% · Q4 25.7% · 4Q avg 25.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% |
6.3%
0.6 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.3% |
78.4%
7.1 pts worse
|
81.7%
10.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 45.9% · Q2 61.9% · Q3 92.1% · Q4 85.0% · 4Q avg 71.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 20.9% |
9.9%
11 pts worse
|
12.0%
8.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.9% · Observed 26.1% · Expected 13.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.9% |
1.3%
3.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 10.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 72.7% |
80.6%
7.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 72.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 8.1% |
21.2%
13.1 pts better
|
23.9%
15.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.1% · Observed 8.7% · Expected 25.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Rights (9 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2019-08-30
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-08-30
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2019-08-30
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2018-06-15
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-22
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Health
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2019-07-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-06-11
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2018-06-11
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2018-06-11
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2018-04-24
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
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