The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
PATAPSCO HEALTHCARE
RANDALLSTOWN, MD · Medicare-certified · 172 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
PATAPSCO HEALTHCARE has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing scores and 3-star quality measures. It reports 3.28 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, $17,114 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2782 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,114recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2782.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.11
- Nurse aides
- 1.70
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 77%
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
13.3%17.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%7.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%11.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%0.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6.7%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
29.4%27.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
29%15.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.1%11.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%4.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29%25.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
40.7%49.5%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
—67.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
45.5%95%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—27.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
29.4%29.8%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,114 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 25 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,114 in total fines.
- $17,114
Federal fine
Sep 30, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 1, 2023
Now operated by Patapsco Healthcare, previously Peak Healthcare at Patapsco.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ENGAGE HEALTHCARE · 5 homes · 1.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 128.9 residents on an average day (75% of 172 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 54 years
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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.