Last verified: October 2026
Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center is a 35-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 # | 30006 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 35 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 35 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 26 (74% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | MERCY TRANSITIONAL CARE SERVICES |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | April 18, 1996 |
| CMS certification number | 215283 |
| Address | 301 Saint Paul Place, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 332-9287 |
What is Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 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 (n/a stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center, on November 21, 2025, produced 4 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (2), Resident Rights Deficiencies (1), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard |
| November 21, 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard |
How well is Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center staffed?
Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center reports 6.21 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 2.68 registered-nurse hours and 2.41 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 2.30 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 22% and RN turnover 24%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center in the last three years.
How does Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center ranks 25 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 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 1 |
| Keswick Multi-care Center | Baltimore | 170 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 18 |
| St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Baltimore | 162 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 11 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Alice Manor | Baltimore | 105 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 20 |
| Fayette Health And Rehabilitation Center | Baltimore | 156 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 16 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Baltimore City.
What should families ask before choosing Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center?
Start from Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30006 | 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.
