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BLUE POINT HEALTHCARE CENTER

2525 WEST BELVEDERE AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21215
Score: 22 / 100

Blue Point Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 22/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Maryland. Families considering this Baltimore facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Blue Point Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.49 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 82 deficiencies at Blue Point Healthcare Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.62 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.19 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.27 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.60 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

82
Total Deficiencies
Jul 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 80 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0740 Severity J
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Jul 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity J
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Jul 6, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Jul 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jul 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Jul 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 21.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $339,648

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 22 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
135
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 21, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
38