Broadmead
Scout 100Cockeysville, MD · 70 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Cockeysville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,820–$15,820/mo
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Blue Point Healthcare Center
2525 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 · Baltimore City County
45
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 88% full (119 of 135 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Baltimore
Blue Point Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Baltimore, MD, with 135 certified beds and an average of about 119 residents per day. It operates as part of the Communicare Health network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.59 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 24 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $341,978 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.35 hrs/resident/day)
- •24 deficiencies at last survey
- •$341,978 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Baltimore options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 135
- Avg. residents/day
- 119
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Communicare Health
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 215340
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,820–$15,820/mo (median $13,410) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Baltimore prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.35
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.59
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 24
- Federal fines
- 1 ($341,978)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-10
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (79 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-12-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2025-12-10Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2025-12-10Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
2025-12-10Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-07 | Fine | $341,978 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
2525 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Blue Point Healthcare Center
How much does Blue Point Healthcare Center cost?
Blue Point Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Baltimore, MD area typically runs $11,820–$15,820 per month (median $13,410, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Blue Point Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Blue Point Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Blue Point Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Blue Point Healthcare Center?
Blue Point Healthcare Center has 79 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-10). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Blue Point Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 88% full (119 of 135 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Blue Point Healthcare Center offer?
Blue Point Healthcare Center in Baltimore, MD offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 135 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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