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Blue Point Healthcare Center
2525 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Blue Point Healthcare Center, in Baltimore, Maryland, is certified for 135 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maryland median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 80 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 38, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 59.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $342K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 33.0%.
80health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles2 at actual harm or worse
$342Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
3.3nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
91%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)122 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Baltimore City Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 80 | 53 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 59.3 | 46.2 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.0% | 44.8% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $341,978 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (27 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Dec 2025, 22 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×55 E ×23
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jul 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | J | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0887 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2024 | F0625 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0625 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0917 | Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Nov 2023 | F0923 | Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0838 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0850 | Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0920 | Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0922 | Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
| 14 Sep 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Oct 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jul 2025 | Fine | $341,978 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.0%, RNs 38.9%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.3% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.8% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.9% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.3% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Baltimore City County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Care Canton Harbor | Baltimore | 160 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 53 | 33.1 | $14K | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC | Baltimore | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 15.0 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 87.5 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | 35 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 51.4 | — | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future Care Charles Village | Baltimore | 109 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 43 | 39.4 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Future Care Homewood | Baltimore | 141 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 48 | 34.0 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Future Care Irvington | Baltimore | 200 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 22.0 | $8K | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Future Care Sandtown-Winchester | Baltimore | 148 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 25.7 | — | 13 Apr 2026 |
All 27 facilities in Baltimore City County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Blue Point Healthcare Center been cited for?
80 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Blue Point Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $342K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Blue Point Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Blue Point Healthcare Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Blue Point Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.