Last verified: October 2026
Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC is a 146-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore City. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 30051 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 146 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 146 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 136 (93% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | GSNH OPERATOR LLC |
| Chain | FUTURE CARE/LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH (18 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | June 5, 1992 |
| CMS certification number | 215241 |
| Address | 1601 East Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21239 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 532-5600 |
What is Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 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 (4 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC, on May 1, 2026, produced 19 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (6), Resident Rights Deficiencies (4), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| August 10, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint |
| August 10, 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Complaint |
| August 10, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| May 1, 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| May 1, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard |
| May 1, 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard |
| May 1, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| May 1, 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard |
| May 1, 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard |
| May 1, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| May 1, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| May 1, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| May 1, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
How well is Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC staffed?
Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC reports 3.85 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.79 registered-nurse hours and 2.08 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.52 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 51% and RN turnover 61%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC in the last three years.
How does Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC ranks 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Care Canton Harbor | Baltimore | 160 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 2 |
| Future Care Sandtown-winchester | Baltimore | 148 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC | Baltimore | 200 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Northwest Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 91 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 1 |
| Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | 35 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in the 21239 ZIP code.
What should families ask before choosing Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC?
Start from Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the May 1, 2026 survey's 19 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 51% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (4 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Good Samaritan Nursing Home Operator, LLC is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30051 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 4 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.
