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Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr
701 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228
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.
Certified for 167 beds, Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr serves Catonsville in Baltimore County, Maryland and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1993.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 82 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (29, 33, 20 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 49.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $274K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 18.5%.
82health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles3 at actual harm or worse
$274Kfines listed by CMS2 penalties in period
3.4nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.6
67%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)111 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Baltimore Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 82 | 55 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 49.1 | 46.5 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 18.5% | 46.2% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $273,754 | $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: 15 Sep 2025, 2 Aug 2022.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×55 E ×9 F ×12 B ×2 C ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep 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. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 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 | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 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 | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Sep 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 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 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 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 | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 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 | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | 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 | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | 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 | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | 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 | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | 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 | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 2 Aug 2022 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Standard survey | 4 Oct 2022 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | 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 | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | 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 | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | 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 | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | 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 | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2020 |
| 27 Feb 2020 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 23 Mar 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | Fine | $120,068 | |
| 30 May 2024 | Fine | $153,686 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 18.5%, RNs 40.0%; 1 administrator 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 | 42.1% | 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 | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 28.4% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Catonsville Health Care Llc. Chain: Fundamental Healthcare (66 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland Long Term Care LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/18/2016 |
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 |
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 49 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 20 | 40.8 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 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 |
All 43 facilities in Baltimore County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr been cited for?
82 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $274K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr?
It is part of the Fundamental Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Maryland Long Term Care LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Ctr last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Sep 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.