8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
20 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Towson, MD
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $10,036 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 20 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
509 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD
(410) 828-9494
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
132
Certified beds
Average residents
116
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Atlas Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-12-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.63
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.85
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.93
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.09
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
47%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.2
0.9 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.7% |
91.9%
2.8 pts better
|
93.4%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.9% |
96.6%
2.3 pts better
|
95.5%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.2% |
2.3%
0.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 15.8% |
21.4%
5.6 pts better
|
11.4%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.6% |
5.7%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.4% |
16.1%
7.7 pts better
|
19.6%
11.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.9% |
15.3%
9.4 pts better
|
16.7%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.2% |
26.6%
12.4 pts better
|
16.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.3% |
22.9%
13.6 pts better
|
14.9%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.7%
0.5 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.5% |
1.5%
About the same
|
1.7%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.5% |
25.4%
1.9 pts better
|
19.8%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.1% |
6.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.3% |
78.4%
2.9 pts better
|
81.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.6% |
9.9%
0.3 pts better
|
12.0%
2.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 83.1% |
80.6%
2.5 pts better
|
79.7%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.9% |
21.2%
0.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
20 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-01-21
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 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-21
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 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-01-21
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2019-09-21
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-09-21
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2019-09-06
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2019-09-06
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2019-09-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2018-06-27
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2018-06-27
Inspection history
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-11-24
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-11-24
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-11-24
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-06-18
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-18
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-10
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-11-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-11-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-27
Health
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-06-20
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 2024-06-20
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2019-08-30
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 2019-08-30
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 2019-08-30
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-08-30
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-08-30
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-08-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-08-30
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2019-08-30
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 2019-08-30
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2018-05-28
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 2018-05-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2018-05-28
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2018-05-28
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2018-05-28
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2018-05-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-05-28
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 2018-05-28
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2018-05-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2018-05-28
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2018-05-28
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-05-28
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $10,036
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Limited Partnership Interest · Organization
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