Last verified: October 2026
Edenwald is a 70-bed licensed nursing home in Towson, Baltimore County. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 03062 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 70 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 40 (57% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | GENERAL GERMAN AGED PEOPLES HOME OF BALTIMORE |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | August 5, 2022 |
| CMS certification number | 215372 |
| Address | 800 Southerly Road, Towson, MD 21286 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 616-8809 |
What is Edenwald's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Edenwald 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (5 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Edenwald on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Edenwald, on June 23, 2025, produced 7 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies (2), Resident Rights Deficiencies (2), Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (1). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| March 30, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| March 30, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| June 23, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| June 23, 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| June 23, 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| June 23, 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
How well is Edenwald staffed?
Edenwald reports 4.73 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.19 registered-nurse hours and 2.91 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.88 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 19% and RN turnover 8%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Edenwald in the last three years.
How does Edenwald compare with other nursing homes near Towson?
By size, Edenwald ranks 35 of 43 nursing homes in Baltimore County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 49 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 11 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Pickersgill Retirement Community | Towson | 43 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Holly Hill Healthcare Center | Towson | 75 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 132 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 26 |
| Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 139 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 34 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Towson.
What should families ask before choosing Edenwald?
Read the CMS record for Edenwald first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Edenwald a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Edenwald is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03062 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
