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Our editorial team analyzed 25 nursing homes in Baltimore, MD using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MD
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This TableNH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Maryland average is: 47.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MD nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 25 analyzed for Baltimore. See how we rank facilities
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Parkville is a nursing home in Baltimore, MD, offering respite care and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while the nursing home setting supports ongoing residential care. Respite care is a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
The home has 135 beds, with 92% occupancy, so most of its beds are filled. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 5 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing allocated to each resident. The range of ongoing and short term care may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing oversight or a family arranging temporary coverage.
Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.
Charlestown Community combines nursing home care and independent living in Baltimore, MD. Nursing home residents have licensed nursing care on site around the clock for ongoing clinical support, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, making the community a possible fit for someone comparing these two levels of support in one setting.
The community has 238 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 56 minutes per resident each day, representing the amount of nurse staffing time counted for each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families listed options for covering care.
A Walk Score of 36 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Exercise is supported by the Fitness Center and Aquatic Center, while the Medical Center, Dental Office, and CVS Pharmacy provide health, dental, and prescription services within the community. Outpatient rehabilitation, resident activities, clubs and groups, education, and transportation are also available, and residents may keep a pet while living there.
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Overview of Advanced Rehab at Autumn Lake Healthcare
Advanced Rehab at Autumn Lake Healthcare provides nursing home, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Lutherville, Maryland. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include ongoing support with licensed nurses available on site, while hospice care is for residents receiving end-of-life care. Respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time away or time to recover.
The home has 110 beds. Rehabilitation services include short-term rehab for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, and the community may be a good fit for someone who needs short-term rehabilitation, temporary respite, or ongoing nursing support.
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor is a nursing home in Rising Sun, MD, offering skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary coverage.
The range of short-term rehabilitation, long-term living, skilled nursing, and respite care may suit someone who needs recovery support, ongoing nursing care, or a temporary stay. The facility has 144 beds. Rehabilitation services include speech and language therapy, IV therapy, stroke recovery, joint replacement and orthopedic care, diabetes management, pain management, lymphedema management, and restorative care, giving residents treatment and recovery support related to communication, infusion therapy, chronic conditions, mobility, and function. A secured unit provides controlled access for residents who need that arrangement.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted payment methods.
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare Post Acute Care Center
Autumn Lake Healthcare Post Acute Care Center, in Baltimore, MD, combines skilled nursing, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and nursing home care. Their memory care is a secured, supervised environment for residents whose dementia may cause them to wander. Licensed nurses are active every hour of every day in both nursing home care and skilled nursing.
Palliative care focuses on alleviating symptoms and ensuring a person’s comfort. With respite, a family’s regular caregiver can take a trip or recuperate while the resident remains temporarily. The range of services accommodates individuals whose requirements might evolve over time, from brief respite to continuous nursing, memory, or palliative care.
The 225 beds result in a larger community, with more residents, more staff, and typically more programming. Nursing time for each resident averages 3 hours and 32 minutes daily.
The home bills Medicare, Medicaid, or the resident through private pay. For a short period after hospitalization, Medicare covers skilled care, Medicaid might support a family if their savings deplete, and private pay refers to directly paying for care. Scoring 68 out of 100 on Walk Score, the area is considered somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a non-driver may still manage nearby necessities alone.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Alice Manor is a 105 bed nursing home in Baltimore’s Woodberry neighborhood, offering hospice, palliative, respite, and skilled nursing care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, hospice focuses on comfort at the end of life, and palliative care supports comfort and symptom management during serious illness.
Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away or recovery. The range of clinical and short term services may suit someone who needs ongoing nursing support, comfort focused care, or temporary care.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time provided per resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare can apply to eligible skilled care, Medicaid can help cover qualifying long term care, and private pay means the family pays directly.
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Perring Parkway
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Perring Parkway offers nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care in Baltimore, MD. Skilled nursing is available around the clock, so residents have access to licensed nursing support on site, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief.
The community has 125 beds. Short term rehabilitation includes physical, occupational, and speech therapies, allowing someone recovering from an injury, illness, stroke, or joint replacement to receive therapy in the same setting as skilled nursing care.
Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Perring Parkway accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare can apply to eligible short term skilled care, while Medicaid and private pay provide payment routes for covered services under those arrangements.
With nursing care, rehabilitation, and short term respite stays available, the community may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled support after a hospital stay or for a family caregiver who needs a temporary care arrangement.
Across five care types in Baltimore, MD, Autumn Lake Healthcare at BridgePark runs skilled nursing and nursing home care, respite care, palliative care, and hospice care. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are all accepted. Medicare’s role is narrow, covering a short-term skilled stay following hospitalization rather than a long-term home.
Staffing runs 24 hours, so skilled nursing continues through the night. The nursing home side is long-term living, for people whose need for assistance is ongoing. Respite at a nursing home means the short stay comes with nursing already on hand. Palliative care goes after pain and the other symptoms during a serious illness, while hospice care turns to comfort when the end of life approaches.
Occupancy runs at 82.5% of the 106 beds. On an average day, nursing hours per resident total 3 hours and 39 minutes.
Rehabilitation includes Short-Term Rehab, Stroke Recovery, and Joint Replacement Orthopedic care. That spread fits someone whose needs run anywhere from recovery after an acute event to long-term nursing or comfort-focused care. The more specialized clinical programs are a Ventilator Unit, Cardio-Pulmonary Care, Comprehensive Wound Care, IV Therapy, Trach Management Care, Oxygen Therapy, and Pain Management.
Overview of Westgate Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Westgate Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Baltimore, Maryland, offering hospice care, memory care, nursing care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Its post acute and long term care services include skilled nursing with licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.
Hospice and palliative care support residents who need end of life or comfort focused care. Respite care provides a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, and the 120 bed community has 3 hours and 4 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident each day, representing the daily amount of nursing staff time assigned to each resident. The range of care may suit someone whose needs grow from rehabilitation to nursing, memory, hospice, or palliative support without starting over in a different community.
Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation and the named Post Acute Care, CardioPro, RenalX, and RespiraCare Pulmonary Rehab programs. Residents can use the salon and spa for personal grooming, take part in samba fitness classes and virtual reality experiences through Rendever, or join programs such as Evergreen and Life Stories. Pets are allowed, which may suit a resident who wants to continue living with a pet.
Westgate Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. A Walk Score of 38 describes a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.
In the Glenham-Belford neighborhood of Baltimore, MD, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Overlea is a nursing home, and skilled nursing care is part of it. Its 160 beds serve two kinds of stays. Short-term rehabilitation handles recovery after a procedure or injury, and Long-Term Living is for residents who need ongoing nursing home care.
So the home works for someone on the mend from an operation or an injury, and for someone whose nursing needs continue. On an ordinary day, a resident here has three hours and six minutes of staff nursing time. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay each work as payment here.
Named programs include Post-Operative Care, Total Joint Replacement, Amputation, Post Fracture Care, Open Heart Surgery, Respiratory Care, and Nutrition and Hydration Management. Each aims to address a specific recovery or health need.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
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Avg home costs:
$13,250,043.32 (Maryland avg:
$11,122,768.63)
Avg occupancy:
85.87% (Maryland avg:
83.48%)
Avg bed count:
132 (Maryland avg:
138)
Avg home revenue:
$18,285,219.49 (Maryland avg:
$17,549,408.90)
Community-level financial and occupancy data
FRANKLIN WOODS:
89.57% occupancy,
117 beds,
$25,073,868.00 home revenue,
$6,767,765.00 payroll costs,
$9,257,321.00 home costs.
AUGSBURG LUTHERAN HOME OF MD INC.:
80.92% occupancy,
107 beds,
$17,557,914.00 home revenue,
$9,082,198.00 payroll costs,
$12,761,242.00 home costs.
COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC:
82.94% occupancy,
177 beds,
$22,754,278.00 home revenue,
$5,117,388.00 payroll costs,
$14,548,680.00 home costs.
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Metric
Baltimore
Maryland
Avg payroll costs
$5,963,348.37
$5,946,798.02
Avg home costs
$13,250,043.32
$11,122,768.63
Avg occupancy
85.87%
83.48%
Avg bed count
132
138
Avg home revenue
$18,285,219.49
$17,549,408.90
Community
Occupancy
Beds
Home Revenue
Payroll Costs
Home Costs
Medicare
Medicaid
Private Pay
FRANKLIN WOODS
89.57%
117
$25,073,868.00
$6,767,765.00
$9,257,321.00
53.08%
36.03%
10.89%
AUGSBURG LUTHERAN HOME OF MD INC.
80.92%
107
$17,557,914.00
$9,082,198.00
$12,761,242.00
9.37%
66.82%
23.81%
COMPLETE CARE AT HERITAGE LLC
82.94%
177
$22,754,278.00
$5,117,388.00
$14,548,680.00
30.67%
62.98%
6.35%
Nursing Homes in Baltimore at a glance
Avg Overall CMS Rating:2.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Baltimore, MD. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating:2.4/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Baltimore, MD. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average:3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating:2.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Baltimore, MD. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Baltimore, MD
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Maryland?
Assisted living in Maryland is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Maryland Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — Maryland Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 25 nursing homes in Baltimore, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Baltimore, MD?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Baltimore, MD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Baltimore, MD?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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