Blue Point Healthcare Center
2525 West Belvedere Avenue · Baltimore, MD · 21215 · 4103679100
135 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $341,978 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$341,978 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $341,978 |
Inspection citations (79 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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 February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
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 February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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 February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
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 February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 7, 2025 | Fine | $341,978 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215340 · certified since June 13, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.