Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Northwest Healthcare Center
4601 Pall Mall Road · Baltimore, MD 21215 · 91 certified beds
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About Northwest Healthcare Center
In Baltimore, Maryland, Northwest Healthcare Center is listed as a nursing home. Its reported capacity is 91 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Communicare Health. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 28 citations, the newest dated 23 January 2026. No fine or payment denial is on record against it. Staffing reports put it at 3.39 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
20
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
22
Staffing rating
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Cited deficiencies
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Cited deficiencies
Not published
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
20
Inspection history (28)
Records from June 2019 to January 2026.
January 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-23 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0620Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-23 under CMS tag F0620 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0840Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-23 under CMS tag F0840 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0947Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-23 under CMS tag F0947 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-23 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0791Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-23 under CMS tag F0791 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-23.GOVJanuary 23, 2026 · D
Citation F0582Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-23 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-28. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-23.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0624Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0624 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0661Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0661 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0600Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · F
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0623Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0623 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0660Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0660 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOVAugust 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0610Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-26 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-22. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-26.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $0
Staffing
Latest: 3.39 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
- 2025Q43.40 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.40 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-07-013.39 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-08-013.39 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.39 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Communicare Health
Chain ID 153 · 110 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3.2
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.7
- Chain average staffing rating: 2.6
- Chain average quality measure rating: 4.5
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
Recent changes to this listing
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.
Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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Nursing Homes
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Trust & methodology
Where this information came from
Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.
- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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