Last verified: October 2026
Little Sisters Of The Poor is a 20-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 03020 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 20 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 20 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 18 (88% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Church related |
| Legal business name | LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR BALTIMORE INC |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | May 1, 2010 |
| CMS certification number | 215354 |
| Address | 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 744-9367 |
What is Little Sisters Of The Poor's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Little Sisters Of The Poor 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 1 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (1 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (n/a stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Little Sisters Of The Poor on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Little Sisters Of The Poor, on July 2, 2026, produced 0 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (4), Resident Rights Deficiencies (3), Nutrition and Dietary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | E | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | 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 |
| March 30, 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard |
| March 30, 2023 | 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 |
How well is Little Sisters Of The Poor staffed?
Little Sisters Of The Poor reports 6.85 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.67 registered-nurse hours and 3.76 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 1.43 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 36% and RN turnover 12%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Little Sisters Of The Poor in the last three years.
How does Little Sisters Of The Poor compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Little Sisters Of The Poor ranks 43 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 |
| 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 |
| Ridgeway Rehab Center | Catonsville | 61 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 20 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Catonsville and Arbutus.
What should families ask before choosing Little Sisters Of The Poor?
Read the CMS record for Little Sisters Of The Poor 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 Little Sisters Of The Poor a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Little Sisters Of The Poor is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03020 | 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.
