Last verified: October 2026
Future Care Sandtown-winchester is a 148-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 # | 30094 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 148 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 148 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 140 (94% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | SANDTOWN WINCHESTER NURSING HOME, LLC |
| Chain | FUTURE CARE/LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH (18 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | January 26, 1995 |
| CMS certification number | 215271 |
| Address | 1000 North Gilmore Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 669-2750 |
What is Future Care Sandtown-winchester's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Future Care Sandtown-winchester 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 4 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 (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Future Care Sandtown-winchester on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Future Care Sandtown-winchester, on April 13, 2026, produced 4 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (2), Resident Rights Deficiencies (1), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | 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. | D | Standard |
| April 13, 2026 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard |
| April 13, 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint |
| October 21, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
How well is Future Care Sandtown-winchester staffed?
Future Care Sandtown-winchester reports 3.67 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.65 registered-nurse hours and 2.33 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.42 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 15% and RN turnover 10%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Future Care Sandtown-winchester in the last three years.
How does Future Care Sandtown-winchester compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Future Care Sandtown-winchester ranks 10 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 |
| 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 |
| Future Care Charles Village | Baltimore | 109 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 16 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in the 21217 ZIP code.
What should families ask before choosing Future Care Sandtown-winchester?
Read the CMS record for Future Care Sandtown-winchester first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Future Care Sandtown-winchester a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Future Care Sandtown-winchester is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30094 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 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.
