Last verified: October 2026
Franklin Woods Center is a 117-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore County. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 03065 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 117 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 117 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 101 (86% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | FRANKLIN SQUARE-MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE NURSING HOME LTD PARTNERSHIP |
| Chain | GENESIS HEALTHCARE (183 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | April 11, 1994 |
| CMS certification number | 215261 |
| Address | 9200 Franklin Square Drive, Baltimore, MD 21237 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 391-2600 |
What is Franklin Woods Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Franklin Woods Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 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 (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Franklin Woods Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Franklin Woods Center, on May 13, 2025, produced 11 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (3), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (2), Resident Rights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| May 13, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| May 13, 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| May 13, 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| May 13, 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| May 13, 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 |
| May 13, 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard |
| May 13, 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| May 13, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| May 13, 2025 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard |
| May 13, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
How well is Franklin Woods Center staffed?
Franklin Woods Center reports 3.70 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.48 registered-nurse hours and 1.63 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 1.00 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 52% and RN turnover 33%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Franklin Woods Center in the last three years.
How does Franklin Woods Center compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Franklin Woods Center ranks 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview | Essex | 238 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 23 |
| Complete Care At Heritage LLC | Dundalk | 177 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 28 |
| Rossville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 172 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 23 |
| Oakwood Snf LLC | Middle River | 130 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 50 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Essex, Rosedale, Middle River and Dundalk.
What should families ask before choosing Franklin Woods Center?
Start from Franklin Woods Center's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the May 13, 2025 survey's 11 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 52% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (5 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 Franklin Woods Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Franklin Woods Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03065 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 4 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.
