Last verified: October 2026
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur is a 49-bed licensed nursing home in Towson, Baltimore County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 03037 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 49 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 49 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 33 (67% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Partnership |
| Legal business name | THE CHESTNUT PARTNERSHIP |
| Chain | LIFE CARE SERVICES (43 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | October 13, 1993 |
| CMS certification number | 215255 |
| Address | 1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 296-2900 |
What is Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (2 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur, on December 18, 2025, produced 11 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Administration Deficiencies (3), Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (2), Infection Control Deficiencies (2). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | 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 |
| December 18, 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | F0727 | 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. | D | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | F0840 | 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. | D | Standard |
| December 18, 2025 | F0887 | 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. | D | Standard |
How well is Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur staffed?
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur reports 4.65 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.22 registered-nurse hours and 2.36 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 1.11 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 38% and RN turnover 43%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur in the last three years.
How does Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur compare with other nursing homes near Towson?
By size, Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur ranks 38 of 43 nursing homes in Baltimore County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Edenwald | Towson | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 7 |
| Pickersgill Retirement Community | Towson | 43 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Holly Hill Healthcare Center | Towson | 75 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 132 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 26 |
| Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 139 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 34 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Towson.
What should families ask before choosing Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur?
Read the CMS record for Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the December 18, 2025 survey's 11 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Short-stay quality (4 stars) and long-stay quality (2 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03037 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
