Last verified: October 2026
Keswick Multi-care Center is a 170-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore City. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 30039 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 170 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 170 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 152 (89% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | KESWICK MULTI CARE CENTER INC |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | January 1, 1967 |
| CMS certification number | 215037 |
| Address | 700 West 40th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 235-8860 |
What is Keswick Multi-care Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Keswick Multi-care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Keswick Multi-care Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Keswick Multi-care Center, on March 3, 2026, produced 18 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (4), Environmental Deficiencies (3), Resident Rights Deficiencies (3). 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 3, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint |
| March 3, 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 |
| March 3, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| March 3, 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
How well is Keswick Multi-care Center staffed?
Keswick Multi-care Center reports 4.55 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.95 registered-nurse hours and 2.54 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.67 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40% and RN turnover 43%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Keswick Multi-care Center in the last three years.
How does Keswick Multi-care Center compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Keswick Multi-care Center ranks 5 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 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 1 |
| Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | 35 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| 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 Keswick Multi-care Center?
Start from Keswick Multi-care Center's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the March 3, 2026 survey's 18 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (3 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 Keswick Multi-care Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Keswick Multi-care Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30039 | 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.
