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Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur

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1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 2120449 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.94hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.56hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
37%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

8

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
12.1%
MD
22.2%
Baltimore
23.5%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility36.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
36.1%
US
19.5%
MD
16.6%
Baltimore
17.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.1%
US
14.4%
MD
21.5%
Baltimore
22.0%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.7%
US
15.4%
MD
14.1%
Baltimore
13.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.5%
US
15.3%
MD
24.5%
Baltimore
25.6%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
25.4%
US
19.4%
MD
25.1%
Baltimore
26.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.7%
Better than Avg
Here
85.7%
US
79.7%
MD
80.6%
Baltimore
79.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
81.5%
US
81.8%
MD
78.7%
Baltimore
75.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.9%
US
1.6%
MD
1.3%
Baltimore
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

11deficiencies
Near state avg (18.9)

This facility has 18 deficiencies across two surveys (2019 and 2024) with no complaint-triggered issues. The most recurring problems involve fire safety systems, resident care planning and assessments, and resident rights notifications. While some issues like medical records management and resident notifications have persisted across both surveys, all deficiencies have correction dates from the provider, suggesting active remediation efforts.

Dec 18, 2025Routine
13
0324Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0641Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0727Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0776Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

0840Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0781Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Jul 24, 2024Routine
30
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0362Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0223Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0362Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0500Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0500Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Jul 3, 2019Routine
6
0500Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0500Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Life Care Services

Chain Size

45 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 13 of 20 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership

Owner · Organization

98%

Chestnut Village LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Continental Care INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Rosedale Care INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

The John A.luetkemeyer, Jr. Revocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Thomas F. Mullan, III Revocable Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

West Joppa Road Limited Partnership

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Luetkemeyer, John

Owner (parent company)

Mullan, Thomas

Owner (parent company)

Mccarthy Partners, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Davis, James

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Duffy, Patrick

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Bank of America CORP5% or Greater Mortgage InterestBank of America CORP5% or Greater Security InterestBird, JohnManaging Control - Governing BodyLahey, DanielManaging Control - Governing BodyMcmenamin, RobertaManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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