Last verified: October 2026
Future Care Homewood is a 141-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore City. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 30018 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 141 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 141 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 140 (99% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Individual |
| Legal business name | CHARLES STREET HEALTHCARE, LLC |
| Chain | FUTURE CARE/LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH (18 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | May 7, 1993 |
| CMS certification number | 215249 |
| Address | 2700 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 554-6300 |
What is Future Care Homewood's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Future Care Homewood 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (5 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Future Care Homewood on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Future Care Homewood, on June 30, 2026, produced 17 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (5), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (3), Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| July 28, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| June 30, 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard |
| June 30, 2026 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard |
How well is Future Care Homewood staffed?
Future Care Homewood reports 4.25 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.40 registered-nurse hours and 2.11 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.93 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 45% and RN turnover 41%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Future Care Homewood in the last three years.
How does Future Care Homewood compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Future Care Homewood ranks 12 of 27 nursing homes in Baltimore City; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Care Canton Harbor | Baltimore | 160 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 2 |
| Future Care Sandtown-winchester | Baltimore | 148 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC | Baltimore | 200 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Northwest Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 91 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 1 |
| Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | 35 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in the 21218 ZIP code.
What should families ask before choosing Future Care Homewood?
Read the CMS record for Future Care Homewood 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 June 30, 2026 survey's 17 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Short-stay quality (4 stars) and long-stay quality (5 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 Future Care Homewood a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Future Care Homewood is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30018 | 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.
