Last verified: October 2026
Future Care Canton Harbor is a 160-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore City. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 30001 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 160 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 153 (96% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | CANTON HARBOR HEALTHCARE CENTER, INC. |
| Chain | FUTURE CARE/LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH (18 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | November 1, 1988 |
| CMS certification number | 215176 |
| Address | 1300 South Ellwood Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 342-6644 |
What is Future Care Canton Harbor's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Future Care Canton Harbor 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.1.
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 Future Care Canton Harbor on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Future Care Canton Harbor, on September 18, 2025, produced 2 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (1), Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard |
| September 18, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
How well is Future Care Canton Harbor staffed?
Future Care Canton Harbor reports 3.74 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.88 registered-nurse hours and 2.13 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.80 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 45% and RN turnover 21%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Future Care Canton Harbor been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 1 fine(s) totaling $13,627 for Future Care Canton Harbor in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2024 | Fine | $13,627 |
How does Future Care Canton Harbor compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Future Care Canton Harbor ranks 8 of 27 nursing homes in Baltimore City; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 1 |
| Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | 35 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Keswick Multi-care Center | Baltimore | 170 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 18 |
| St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Baltimore | 162 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 11 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Alice Manor | Baltimore | 105 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 20 |
| Fayette Health And Rehabilitation Center | Baltimore | 156 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 16 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Baltimore City.
What should families ask before choosing Future Care Canton Harbor?
Start from Future Care Canton Harbor's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Future Care Canton Harbor a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Future Care Canton Harbor is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30001 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | 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.
