Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur
1055 West Joppa Road · Towson, MD · 21204 · 4102962900
49 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Life Care Services Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.94 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.25 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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 February 18, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025
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 February 18, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
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 August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
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.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215255 · certified since October 13, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.