Last verified: October 2026
Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp is a 210-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 # | 30042 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 210 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 210 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 188 (90% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | LEVINDALE HEBREW GERIATRIC CENTER & HOSPITAL INC |
| Chain | FUTURE CARE/LIFEBRIDGE HEALTH (18 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | January 1, 1967 |
| CMS certification number | 215033 |
| Address | 2434 West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 466-8700 |
What is Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 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 (1 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp, on November 19, 2024, produced 31 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (10), Resident Rights Deficiencies (8), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (7). 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 13, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | 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 | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | 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 | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint |
| November 18, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| November 19, 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard |
| November 19, 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint |
| November 19, 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard |
How well is Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp staffed?
Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp reports 4.62 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.04 registered-nurse hours and 2.47 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.78 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 42% and RN turnover 33%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 1 fine(s) totaling $10,361 for Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | Fine | $10,361 |
How does Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp ranks 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC | Baltimore | 200 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Northwest Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 91 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| Blue Point Healthcare Center | Baltimore | 135 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West | Baltimore | 82 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 7 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in the 21215 ZIP code.
What should families ask before choosing Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp?
Read the CMS record for Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the November 19, 2024 survey's 31 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Short-stay quality (1 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 Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30042 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 2 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.
