Future Care Cold Spring
Baltimore, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215253) · 137 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,042
Phone: (410) 254-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Future Care Cold Spring has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Future Care Cold Spring reports 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 59.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Future Care Cold Spring has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,042.00, with 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Future Care Cold Spring is a 137-bed skilled nursing facility in Baltimore, Maryland, operating as a for-profit corporation certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1993. The facility currently serves an average of 126.8 residents daily.
According to CMS Care Compare, Future Care Cold Spring holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measures rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $16,042.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record.
Future Care Cold Spring is part of the Future Care/Lifebridge Health chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently listed.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure details directly on Medicare Care Compare, which is the source of this data, current as of the most recent CMS reporting period.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Future Care Cold Spring has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 59.2%. CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,042.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Future Care Cold Spring is certified for 137 beds and has an average daily population of 126.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Future Care/Lifebridge Health chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 12, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 4102543300 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4102543300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215253?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.