The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
BLUE POINT HEALTHCARE CENTER
BALTIMORE, MD · Medicare-certified · 135 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Blue Point Healthcare Center in Baltimore has an overall 2-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It has had $339,648 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent abuse citation, and reported nurse staffing of 3.35 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3465 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $339,648recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3465.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 3.09
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
22.7%20%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2%1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%4.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5%2.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
31.2%18.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%3.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.9%15.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.2%27.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
18.6%22.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%95.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.7%90.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited November 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $339,648 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 27 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $339,648 in total fines.
- $339,648
Federal fine
Jul 7, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH · 122 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 118.6 residents on an average day (88% of 135 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.