Northwest Healthcare Center
Baltimore, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215346) · 91 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (410) 664-5551 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Northwest Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 4 stars.
Northwest Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.9%.
Northwest Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is flagged for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Northwest Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Baltimore, Maryland, operating in Baltimore City with 91 certified beds and an average of 83.2 residents. The facility has been federally certified since September 14, 2004. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which includes 110 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Northwest Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged for this facility in the supplied data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any recent updates, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Northwest Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours per resident per day, with 32.9% nursing turnover and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Northwest Healthcare Center has 91 certified beds and an average daily census of 83.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 14, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures, each on a 1-5 star scale; Northwest Healthcare Center scores 4 stars across all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 4106645551 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4106645551 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215346?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.