Last verified: October 2026
Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a 132-bed licensed nursing home in Towson, Baltimore County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 03022 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 132 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 132 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 116 (88% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | TOWSON SNF OPERATIONS LLC |
| Chain | ATLAS HEALTHCARE (30 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | December 14, 1967 |
| CMS certification number | 215054 |
| Address | 509 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 828-9494 |
What is Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
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 Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, on February 17, 2026, produced 26 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (5), Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (5), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (4). 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 23, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| July 23, 2026 | F0917 | Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space. | E | Complaint |
| July 23, 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint |
| July 23, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| July 23, 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint |
| July 23, 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint |
| July 23, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| July 23, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| February 17, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard |
| February 17, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| February 17, 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| February 17, 2026 | 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 |
| February 17, 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| February 17, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
How well is Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center staffed?
Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports 3.50 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.68 registered-nurse hours and 2.01 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.48 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 49% and RN turnover 67%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 2 fine(s) totaling $56,906 for Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Fine | $46,870 |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
How does Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center compare with other nursing homes near Towson?
By size, Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center ranks 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 49 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 11 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Edenwald | Towson | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 7 |
| Pickersgill Retirement Community | Towson | 43 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Holly Hill Healthcare Center | Towson | 75 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 139 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 34 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Towson.
What should families ask before choosing Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
Start from Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare 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 February 17, 2026 survey's 26 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask how many residents each nurse aide covers on evening and night shifts -- CMS rates staffing here low.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03022 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 3 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.
