Quick answers
- Where is Chestnut GRN Health Center Blakehur?
- 1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204, in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What is the phone number of Chestnut GRN Health Center Blakehur?
- (410) 296-2900, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Chestnut GRN Health Center Blakehur?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Chestnut GRN Health Center Blakehur been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Chestnut GRN Health Center Blakehur.
- What did inspectors find at Chestnut GRN Health Center Blakehur?
- In its last three inspection cycles (July 3, 2019 to December 18, 2025), Medicare lists 20 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (July 3, 2019 to December 18, 2025), Chestnut GRN Health Center Blakehur had 20 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.65 hours per resident per day; the Maryland average is 3.93 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 18, 2025 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 18, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0641 Level E
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0756 Level E
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0883 Level E
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0727 Level D
“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.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0770 Level D
“Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.”
F0776 Level D
“Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.”
F0840 Level D
“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.”
F0887 Level D
“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.”
Previous cycle: July 24, 2024 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 24, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 7 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0700 Level D
“Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: July 3, 2019 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 3, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0623 Level D
“Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (11)
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0781 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0223 Level E
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0293 Level E
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0500 Level D
“Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0500 Level F
“Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.22 | 0.88 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.07 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.36 | 2.14 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.65 | 3.93 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.43 | 3.49 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.11 | 0.64 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 37.5% | 40.2% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 43 nursing homes: Life Care Services.
Legal business name: The Chestnut Partnership.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (15)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | Direct owner | 98% | December 2, 2010 |
| Chestnut Village LLC | Indirect owner | — | December 2, 2010 |
| Continental Care Inc | Indirect owner | — | July 29, 1985 |
| Rosedale Care Inc | Indirect owner | — | January 27, 1992 |
| The John A.Luetkemeyer, Jr. Revocable Trust | Indirect owner | — | January 14, 2003 |
| Thomas F. Mullan, III Revocable Trust | Indirect owner | — | June 20, 2008 |
| West Joppa Road Limited Partnership | Indirect owner | — | December 2, 2010 |
| Luetkemeyer, John | Indirect owner | — | January 27, 1992 |
| Mullan, Thomas | Indirect owner | — | January 27, 1992 |
| McCarthy Partners, LLC | Indirect owner | NOT APPLICABLE | July 30, 2021 |
| Chestnut Village LLC | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 2, 2010 |
| The Chestnut Real Estate Partnership | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 2, 2010 |
| West Joppa Road Limited Partnership | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 2, 2010 |
| Shapiro, Joseph | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | April 25, 1990 |
| Life Care Services LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 2, 2010 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 49 |
| Average residents per day | 32.6 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | For profit – partnership |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Life Care Services |
| Legal business name | The Chestnut Partnership |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1993-10-13 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1055 West Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21204 |
| County | Baltimore County |
| State | Maryland |
| Phone | (410) 296‑2900 |
| CMS Certification Number | 215255 |
| Name in Medicare records | CHESTNUT GRN HLTH CTR BLAKEHUR |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Pickersgill Retirement Community0.3 mi · Towson, MD · 5 of 5 stars
- Orchard Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center0.5 mi · Towson, MD · 2 of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ruxton0.6 mi · Towson, MD · 1 of 5 stars
- Edenwald1.4 mi · Towson, MD · 5 of 5 stars
- Towson Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center1.7 mi · Towson, MD · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center1.4 mi · Baltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital
- University of MD St Joseph Medical Center1.6 mi · Towson, MD · Acute Care Hospital
- MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital4.0 mi · Baltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13