Last verified: October 2026
Northwest Healthcare Center is a 91-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore City. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 30033 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 91 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 91 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 76 (84% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| Chain | COMMUNICARE HEALTH (109 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | September 14, 2004 |
| CMS certification number | 215346 |
| Address | 4601 Pall Mall Road, Baltimore, MD 21215 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 664-5551 |
What is Northwest Healthcare Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Northwest Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (4 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Northwest Healthcare Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Northwest Healthcare Center, on January 23, 2026, produced 9 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (3), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (2), Quality of Life and Care 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint |
| June 17, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint |
| January 23, 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| January 23, 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 |
| January 23, 2026 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | D | Standard |
| January 23, 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard |
| January 23, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| January 23, 2026 | F0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | D | Standard |
| January 23, 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard |
How well is Northwest Healthcare Center staffed?
Northwest Healthcare Center reports 3.41 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 1.94 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.60 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 32% and RN turnover 50%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Northwest Healthcare Center in the last three years.
How does Northwest Healthcare Center compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Northwest Healthcare Center ranks 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC | Baltimore | 200 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Blue Point Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 135 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West | Baltimore | 82 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 7 |
| Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp | Baltimore | 210 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 31 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in the 21215 ZIP code.
What should families ask before choosing Northwest Healthcare Center?
Read the CMS record for Northwest Healthcare Center 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 Northwest Healthcare Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Northwest Healthcare Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30033 | 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.
