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Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur

Nursing HomeTowson, MDCMS 215255
31 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
49

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
37.2

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
31

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-12-18

*CMS

Citations

31 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0727Generalpotential for harm

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0550Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0757Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0770Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

  • 0781Generalpotential for harm

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0776Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

  • 0840Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0887Generalpotential for harm

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

  • 0558Generalpotential for harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0700Generalpotential for harm

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0625Generalpotential for harm

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

  • 0641Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • 0656Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0362Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

  • 0500Generalpotential for harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0293Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0842Generalpotential for harm

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0500Generalpotential for harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur?
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Towson, MD, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 215255.
What is the CMS rating for Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur?
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur have?
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur is certified for 49 beds. It serves an average of 37.2 residents per day.
How many citations does Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur have?
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur has 31 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur last inspected?
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur was last inspected on December 18, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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