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NORTH OAKS COMMUNITIES Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BALTIMORE, Maryland)

725 MOUNT WILSON LANE, BALTIMORE, Maryland 21208

Phone: 4106020302

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
37
Avg Residents/Day
26.4
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare
County
Baltimore
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing4/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMaryland AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.510.88+0.63
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.823.93-0.11
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover48.5%40.2%-

Health Citation History

26 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-20Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Administration DeficienciesHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-10-15Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.B – Minimal Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

19 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-11-20Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-20Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-22Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-10-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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