Last verified: October 2026
Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr is a 120-bed licensed nursing home in Catonsville, Baltimore County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 03012 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 120 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 111 (93% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | CATONSVILLE HEALTH CARE LLC |
| Chain | FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE (66 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | August 1, 1993 |
| CMS certification number | 215252 |
| Address | 701 Edmondson Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 747-7425 |
What is Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr, on September 15, 2025, produced 29 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Environmental Deficiencies (7), Resident Rights Deficiencies (6), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | 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. | F | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0838 | Conduct 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. | F | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| September 15, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
How well is Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr staffed?
Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr reports 3.22 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.33 registered-nurse hours and 2.00 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.27 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 21% and RN turnover 25%. 1 administrator(s) left in the past year.
Has Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 2 fine(s) totaling $273,754 for Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Fine | $120,068 |
| May 30, 2024 | Fine | $153,686 |
How does Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr compare with other nursing homes near Catonsville?
By size, Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr ranks 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Community Inc | Catonsville | 207 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 10 |
| St. Joseph's Nursing Home | Catonsville | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | Baltimore | 20 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 0 |
| Meadow Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Catonsville | 120 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 19 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville | Catonsville | 136 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 22 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park | Catonsville | 143 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 15 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Catonsville and Arbutus.
What should families ask before choosing Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr?
Read the CMS record for Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr 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 September 15, 2025 survey's 29 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (3 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 Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03012 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 2 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | 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.
