Starfile / Maryland

NORTHWEST HEALTHCARE CENTER

4601 PALL MALL ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21215 · CCN 215346

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Inspection history vs Maryland & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

COMMUNICARE HEALTH

Facilities in chain

122

Chain avg overall

2.80 / 5

Inspection citations (58)1 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0578Honor 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.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-08-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-06-26 · Health · corrected 2019-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2019-06-26 · Health · corrected 2019-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. EF0584Honor 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.2019-06-26 · Health · corrected 2019-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2019-06-26 · Health · corrected 2019-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2019-06-26 · Health · corrected 2019-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0761Ensure 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.2019-06-26 · Health · corrected 2019-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-06-26 · Health · corrected 2019-07-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. CF0923Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.2019-06-26 · Health · corrected 2019-07-30

    Potential for minimal harm

22. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0578Honor 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.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0584Honor 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.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0625Notify 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.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-06-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Immediate jeopardy

44. DF0693Ensure 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.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-06-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-06-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. CF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for minimal harm

49. DF0758Implement 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.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0838Conduct 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.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0843Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2018-03-09 · Health · corrected 2018-04-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in BALTIMORE

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.