Quick answers
- Where is North Oaks Communities?
- 725 Mount Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208, in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What is the phone number of North Oaks Communities?
- (410) 602-0302, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of North Oaks Communities?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has North Oaks Communities been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for North Oaks Communities.
- What did inspectors find at North Oaks Communities?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 15, 2019 to November 20, 2025), Medicare lists 26 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 15, 2019 to November 20, 2025), North Oaks Communities had 26 health citations; the most serious was level F (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 3.82 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: November 20, 2025 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 20, 2025 (complaint investigation); November 20, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0638 Level D
“Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.”
F0865 Level D
“Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.”
Previous cycle: July 22, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 22, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0925 Level D
“Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.”
F0947 Level D
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
Earlier cycle: October 15, 2019 — 19 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 15, 2019 (standard health inspection).
Show 19 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0584 Level E
“Honor 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.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0710 Level D
“Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.”
F0711 Level D
“Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.”
F0744 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0732 Level C
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
F0559 Level B
“Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (19)
E0006 Level F
“Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0916 Level F
“Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0921 Level F
“Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.”
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.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
E0026 Level F
“Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0223 Level D
“Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0223 Level D
“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 D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
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 | 1.51 | 0.88 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.22 | 0.92 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.10 | 2.14 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.82 | 3.93 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.42 | 3.49 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.22 | 0.64 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 48.5% | 40.2% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 60.0% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: North Oaks Communities LLC.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSD 26 Holdings LLC | Direct owner | — | December 1, 2021 |
| Ike Akiko | Direct owner | — | December 1, 2021 |
| Biderman, Michael | Direct owner | — | December 1, 2021 |
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 | 37 |
| Average residents per day | 26.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | For profit – individual |
| Legal business name | North Oaks Communities LLC |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1991-05-16 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 725 Mount Wilson Lane, Baltimore, MD 21208 |
| County | Baltimore County |
| State | Maryland |
| Phone | (410) 602‑0302 |
| CMS Certification Number | 215229 |
| Name in Medicare records | NORTH OAKS COMMUNITIES |
| 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).
- Courtland, LLC1.6 mi · Baltimore, MD · 1 of 5 stars
- Future Care Old Court1.7 mi · Randallstown, MD · 5 of 5 stars
- Patapsco Healthcare2.0 mi · Randallstown, MD · 1 of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Pikesville2.5 mi · Pikesville, MD · 5 of 5 stars
- King David Nursing and Rehabilitation Center3.1 mi · Baltimore, MD · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Northwest Hospital Center1.6 mi · Randallstown, MD · Acute Care Hospital
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore6.0 mi · Baltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center7.6 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