Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur
1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204 · (410) 296-2900
For profit - Partnership · 49 certified beds
Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 11 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 18, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 18, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.December 18, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.December 18, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 18, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.December 18, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 18, 2025 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.December 18, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.December 18, 2025 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.December 18, 2025 · F0776 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 18, 2025 · F0840 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 18, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.66 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.23 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.32 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 49 |
| Average residents per day | 37.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Edenwald Towson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Multi Medical Center LLC Towson · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Pickersgill Retirement Community Towson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Holly Hill Healthcare Center Towson · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Towson · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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