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Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp
2434 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
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 210 beds, Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp serves Baltimore in Baltimore City County, Maryland and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1967.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (31, 13, 25 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 32.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 44.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Baltimore City Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 69 | 53 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.9 | 46.2 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.8% | 44.8% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,361 | $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: 19 Nov 2024, 20 Nov 2019.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×54 E ×12 B ×1 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)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 May 2026 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Jun 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 18 Nov 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 | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 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 | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 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 | 17 Jan 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2019 | 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 | 17 Jan 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2019 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2020 |
| 20 Nov 2019 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | B | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2020 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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 | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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 | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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 | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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 | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2018 | 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. | C | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2018 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2025 | Fine | $10,361 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.8%, RNs 28.0%; 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 | 26.1% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 34.1% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 12.7% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.3% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center & Hospital Inc. Chain: Future Care/Lifebridge Health (18 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifebridge Health Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/1967 |
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 Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp been cited for?
69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp?
It is part of the Future Care/Lifebridge Health chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Lifebridge Health Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Nov 2024.
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.