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Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur
1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204
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.
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur is a For-profit, partnership nursing home in Towson, Maryland, certified for 49 beds and caring for about 38 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 7, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 40.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), above the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Baltimore Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 55 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.8 | 46.5 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 46.2% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (43 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: 18 Dec 2025, 24 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×4
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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 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. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0727 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0840 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2026 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 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 | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0700 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 24 Jul 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 3 Jul 2019 | 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 | 15 Aug 2019 |
| 3 Jul 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.7%, RNs 40.0%; 0 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 | 35.0% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.6% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.3% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: The Chestnut Partnership. Chain: Life Care Services (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 98% | 12/02/2010 |
| Chestnut Village LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/02/2010 |
| Continental Care Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 07/29/1985 |
| Rosedale Care Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/27/1992 |
| West Joppa Road Limited Partnership | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/02/2010 |
| Mccarthy Partners, LLC | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Bank of America Corp | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2021 |
| Bank of America Corp | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2021 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2010 |
| Chestnut Village LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2010 |
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2010 |
| West Joppa Road Limited Partnership | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2010 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/2025 |
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 County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmead | Cockeysville | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17.1 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Charlestown Community Inc | Catonsville | 103 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 42 | 40.8 | — | 6 May 2026 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 28.8 | — | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Edenwald | Towson | 70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17.1 | — | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future Care Cherrywood | Reisterstown | 151 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 66 | 43.7 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Future Care Northpoint | Baltimore | 180 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 18.9 | — | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future Care Old Court | Randallstown | 141 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 15.6 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| St. Joseph'S Nursing Home | Catonsville | 44 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 25.0 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
All 43 facilities in Baltimore County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur?
It is part of the Life Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership, Chestnut Village LLC and Continental Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 18 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.