Total health inspections
3
Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Jun 2024
Destiny’s Place
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Baltimore, MD
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Destiny’s Place
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Baltimore, MD
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Destiny’s Place accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Destiny’s Place
Ideally situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Baltimore, MD, Destiny’s Place Inc. is an idyllic community that offers assisted living. Experience unparalleled comfort and convenience with top-notch care and assistance from a kind and highly qualified team available around the clock. The community ensures residents have a hassle-free lifestyle, helping with cleaning, laundry, and other household responsibilities.
Residents can stay active and well-connected with various engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Nutritious and tasty meals are also served to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those aiming to enjoy every moment of their golden years, accompanied by its supportive and welcoming environment.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 12th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 12th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 53m per day
Rank #12 / 144Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maryland average, with a ranking across 144 Maryland SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Maryland avg
+14%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 6h 7m per day |
Types of Care at Destiny’s Place
Assisted Living
3-bed community Rank #661 / 705Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 661st out of 705 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Maryland SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 75 / 100 Rank #131 / 986Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 131st out of 986 homes in Maryland. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maryland SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
CountyBaltimore City
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
No CNA training program
No mild Alzheimer's level
No moderate Alzheimer's level
No severe Alzheimer's level
Specific ProgramsSponsorship
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
35
Rank #54 / 146Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 146 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Maryland State average, with a ranking across all 146 MD SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Maryland average 49.9
Citations per inspection
11.67
Rank #76 / 146Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 146 homes in Maryland. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Maryland mean across 146 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Maryland average 12.81
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
24 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 11 of 35 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
Critical Health citations
1
100% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.5
Serious Health citations
1
Rank #1 / 51Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 51 homes in Maryland. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Maryland SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.6
Citations history (last 8 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 04, 2024
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 04, 2024
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Jun 04, 2024
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Jun 04, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
95
Employees
83
Contractors
12
Staff to resident ratio
2.11:1
16% better than Maryland average
Avg staff/day
49
Average shift
8 hours
0% compared with Maryland average
Total staff hours (quarter)
35,960
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
25
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
25
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
9.9%
3,563 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3
Registered Nurse: 3
Qualified Activities Professional: 3
Licensed Practical Nurse: 2
Administrator: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 22 | 3 | 25 | 13,528 | 92 | 100% | 10 |
| Registered Nurse | 22 | 3 | 25 | 9,456 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4,836 | 92 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 8 | 3 | 11 | 2,031 | 92 | 100% | 5.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 818 | 58 | 63% | 8.6 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 768 | 70 | 76% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 641 | 61 | 66% | 3.8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 609 | 71 | 77% | 3.7 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 57 | 62% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 423 | 62 | 67% | 3.9 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 398 | 52 | 57% | 7.7 |
| Other Physician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 356 | 56 | 61% | 3.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 224 | 56 | 61% | 4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 222 | 58 | 63% | 3.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 222 | 57 | 62% | 3.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 216 | 55 | 60% | 3.9 |
| Feeding Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 206 | 40 | 43% | 5.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 98 | 30 | 33% | 3.3 |
25 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
25 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Qualified Activities Professional
% of Days
100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
63%
3 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
76%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
66%
3 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
77%
1 Administrator
% of Days
64%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
62%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
67%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
57%
2 Other Physician
% of Days
61%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
61%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
63%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
62%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
60%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
43%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
33%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$24K Rank #116 / 146Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 146 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Maryland average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 146 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
61% lower than Maryland averageMaryland average: $61K
Number of fines
2
34% more fines than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$24K
Maryland average
$61K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 4, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 4, 2024
$8K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 4, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 4, 2024
$16K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.4
43% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.7
43% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.3%
73% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
19.7%
29% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 27.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.2%
30% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
76% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.8%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%
66% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.8%
35% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.7%
82% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
8.7%
33% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.4%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
45
Medicaid
17
37.8% of residents
Private pay or other
28
62.2% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
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4.1 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Destiny’s Place
What neighborhood is Destiny’s Place in?
Destiny’s Place is in the Kernewood neighborhood of Baltimore.
Is Destiny’s Place in a walkable area?
Destiny’s Place has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the best email address for Destiny’s Place?
The team at Destiny’s Place can be reached at [email protected].
How many beds does Destiny’s Place have?
Destiny’s Place has 3 beds.
Are there photos of Destiny’s Place?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Destiny’s Place in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Destiny’s Place?
Destiny’s Place is located at 4603 Kernwood Avenue #2, Baltimore, MD 21212.
What is the phone number of Destiny’s Place?
(443) 386-5323 will put you in contact with the team at Destiny’s Place.
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