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Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center
301 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202
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.
Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center, in Baltimore, Maryland, is certified for 35 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 11, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 51.4 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 6.2 hours per resident per day (2.8 RN), above the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 20.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Baltimore City Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 53 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.4 | 46.2 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.2 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20.0% | 44.8% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 21 Nov 2025, 2 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 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. | E | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 11 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Apr 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | 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 | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 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 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 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 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | 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 | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 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 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 2 Apr 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 May 2024 |
| 8 May 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 21 Jun 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 20.0%, RNs 22.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
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: Mercy Transitional Care Services.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/13/1996 |
| Mercy Health Services Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 05/20/1999 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC | Baltimore | 146 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 46 | 31.5 | — | 1 May 2026 |
All 27 facilities in Baltimore City County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center been cited for?
18 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 Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.2 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mercy Medical Center Inc and Mercy Health Services Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Nov 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.