Worth Considering
10
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Baltimore, Maryland
10 of 39 nursing homes in Baltimore (26%) meet our strict criteria. The Maryland statewide average is 29%.
10 recommended · 11 caution · 18 avoid · data
City Average
2.9
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
5,007
across 39 facilities
High Risk Facilities
18
13 Grade F
$1,363,472 in combined fines
Zero Fines
26
/39
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 10?
The nursing home market in Baltimore, Maryland, is strong, with 39 facilities and 26% recommended options. Families should note that while the top-rated facility is TRANSITIONAL CARE SERVICES AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (A, 5★), there are 18 facilities with significant fines totaling $1,204,078.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 TRANSITIONAL CARE SERVICES AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (90) — Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit organization, Transitional Care Services at Mercy Medical Center emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive personalized attention in a supportive environment.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 ROLAND PARK PLACE (85) — Roland Park Place stands out with its 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. This non-profit facility prioritizes community engagement and offers a welcoming atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for those seeking compassionate care.
- 3 NORTH OAKS COMMUNITIES (83) — North Oaks Communities boasts a 5★ CMS rating and a solid Trust Score of 83/100. With 37 beds, this for-profit facility provides personalized care that meets high standards, ensuring residents feel comfortable and well cared for.
- 4 FUTURE CARE NORTHPOINT (80) — Future Care Northpoint is a notable choice with a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 180 beds, this for-profit facility focuses on delivering quality care, making it a reliable option for families.
- 5 LOCHEARN NURSING HOME, LLC (80) — Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC offers a commendable 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 200 beds, this for-profit facility is committed to providing quality services in a caring environment.
- 6 FUTURE CARE CHARLES VILLAGE (80) — Future Care Charles Village features a strong 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 109 beds, this for-profit facility emphasizes quality care, ensuring a positive experience for its residents.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 7 KESWICK MULTI-CARE CENTER (73) — Keswick Multi-Care Center is a community-focused non-profit with a Trust Score of 73/100 and a 4★ CMS rating. With 242 beds, it provides a supportive environment, although it could improve its overall performance.
- 8 FUTURE CARE SANDTOWN-WINCHESTER (73) — Future Care Sandtown-Winchester has a Trust Score of 73/100 and a 4★ CMS rating. This for-profit facility with 148 beds aims to deliver quality care and support for its residents, though there is room for enhancement.
- 9 GOOD SAMARITAN NURSING HOME OPERATOR, LLC (70) — Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC holds a Trust Score of 70/100 and a 4★ CMS rating. With 146 beds, this for-profit facility strives to provide quality care, but it could benefit from further improvements in service.
- 10 LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR (70) — Little Sisters of the Poor has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a 4★ CMS rating. With just 20 beds, this for-profit facility emphasizes personalized care, though it faces challenges in maintaining higher ratings.
The other 29 Baltimore facilities didn't qualify — 18 carry Grade D or F ratings and 13 have fines totaling $1.4M.
Recommended
Top-rated 5★ facility with an A grade and a Trust Score of 90/100. As a non-profit organization, Transitional Care Services at Mercy Medical Center emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring residents receive personalized attention in a supportive environment.
Roland Park Place stands out with its 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. This non-profit facility prioritizes community engagement and offers a welcoming atmosphere, making it an excellent choice for those seeking compassionate care.
North Oaks Communities boasts a 5★ CMS rating and a solid Trust Score of 83/100. With 37 beds, this for-profit facility provides personalized care that meets high standards, ensuring residents feel comfortable and well cared for.
Future Care Northpoint is a notable choice with a 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 180 beds, this for-profit facility focuses on delivering quality care, making it a reliable option for families.
Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC offers a commendable 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 200 beds, this for-profit facility is committed to providing quality services in a caring environment.
Future Care Charles Village features a strong 5★ CMS rating and a Trust Score of 80/100. With 109 beds, this for-profit facility emphasizes quality care, ensuring a positive experience for its residents.
Keswick Multi-Care Center is a community-focused non-profit with a Trust Score of 73/100 and a 4★ CMS rating. With 242 beds, it provides a supportive environment, although it could improve its overall performance.
Future Care Sandtown-Winchester has a Trust Score of 73/100 and a 4★ CMS rating. This for-profit facility with 148 beds aims to deliver quality care and support for its residents, though there is room for enhancement.
Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC holds a Trust Score of 70/100 and a 4★ CMS rating. With 146 beds, this for-profit facility strives to provide quality care, but it could benefit from further improvements in service.
Little Sisters of the Poor has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a 4★ CMS rating. With just 20 beds, this for-profit facility emphasizes personalized care, though it faces challenges in maintaining higher ratings.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Also Worth Considering
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Baltimore Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.9 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 29?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 13 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 13 Have fines totaling $1,363,472
- Low-scoring facilities
- 15 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 11 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Baltimore Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Baltimore's city average is 2.9 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
13 of 39 Baltimore facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Baltimore avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Baltimore facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Baltimore, MD are recommended?
10 of 39 nursing homes in Baltimore (26%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Baltimore "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Baltimore?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.