Chestnut GRN HLTH Ctr Blakehur
1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204 · Baltimore County · 49 certified beds · avg 38 residents/day · certified since Oct 13, 1993
Part of chain: LIFE CARE SERVICES (43 facilities, chain avg rating 4.1★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
5.39
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (20)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have a registered nurse on duty at least 8 hours a day, or did not have a registered nurse serving full-time as director of nursing. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide timely, quality laboratory tests to meet residents' needs. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide timely, approved x-ray services or have an agreement with an approved provider to supply them. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not bring in qualified outside professionals to provide a required service when it didn't have a qualified professional on staff. |
| Dec 18, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly. |
| Jul 24, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Jul 3, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. |
| Jul 3, 2019 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 11).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 11 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.39 | 3.83 | 3.95 | top 8% in Maryland; top 8% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.42 | 0.83 | 0.69 | top 9% in Maryland; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.98 | 3.43 | 3.50 | top 7% in Maryland; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 1.02 | 0.63 | 0.48 | top 11% in Maryland; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 36.7 | 40.2 | 45.8 | top 39% in Maryland; top 28% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 40.0 | 38.7 | 42.9 | bottom 46% in Maryland; top 46% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.66, RN 1.23, weekend 4.31. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Partnership
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Village LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 12/02/2010 |
| Continental Care INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 07/29/1985 |
| Luetkemeyer, John | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 01/27/1992 |
| McCarthy Partners, LLC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2021 |
| Mullan, Thomas | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 01/27/1992 |
| Rosedale Care INC | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 01/27/1992 |
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 98% | 12/02/2010 |
| The John A.luetkemeyer, Jr. Revocable Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 01/14/2003 |
| Thomas F. Mullan, III Revocable Trust | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 06/20/2008 |
| West Joppa Road Limited Partnership | Organization | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | — | 12/02/2010 |
| Bank of America Corp | Organization | 5% or Greater Mortgage Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2021 |
| Bank of America Corp | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2021 |
| Bird, John | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| Blessing, Lonny | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/03/2023 |
| Chestnut Village LLC | Organization | General Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2010 |
| Davis, James | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2025 |
| Duffy, Patrick | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2025 |
| Eiring, Phyllis | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/13/2023 |
| Eiring, Phyllis | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2025 |
| Lahey, Daniel | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/15/2024 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
- "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "How many hours a day is a registered nurse physically in the building, including weekends?"
- "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
- "How quickly are lab tests done and results acted on when a resident's doctor orders them?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 215255.