Patapsco Healthcare
9109 Liberty Road · Randallstown, MD · 21133 · 4106557373
172 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Engage Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $17,114 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $107,227 |
Inspection citations (129 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 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 October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
Corrected October 13, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 30, 2024
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 December 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 30, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 30, 2024
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 November 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 30, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
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 November 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 30, 2024 | Fine | $17,114 |
| August 4, 2023 | Fine | $90,113 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215084 · certified since April 24, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.