📞 Call for pricing and availability: (800) 780-8101

Blue Point Healthcare Center

2525 W Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215

Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
My image My image

For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(410) 367-9100

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,456

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,412
  • Average State Price: $7,818
  • Average National Price: $5,673


  • Blue Point Healthcare Center Description

    Blue Point Healthcare Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.0 miles outside the town of Gwynn Oak, Maryland and is part of the Communicare Health network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the 75th highest rated community in the city out of 93 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

    For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101


    Find a Senior Community that Best Fits Your Needs


    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

    View other Memory Care communities in Baltimore

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

    View other Nursing Home communities in Baltimore

    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

    View other Skilled Nursing communities in Baltimore


    Community Reviews

    5.7
    Blue Point Healthcare Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 37 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 84 out of 94 communities in Baltimore
  • Ranking in State: 664 out of 721 communities in MD
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care C

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    5.0
    Communicare Health
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 917 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Maryland

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff C

    Employee Culture C



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Several complaints about lack of communication and difficulty in visiting loved ones.
    • Allegations of neglect and inadequate care leading to serious injuries and even death.
    • Reports of unclean and unpleasant conditions within the facility.
    • Concerns about the staff's responsiveness and professionalism.
    • Some visitors and family members express shock and dissatisfaction with the level of care and facility conditions.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Praise for caring and devoted staff, particularly in rehabilitation and nursing.
    • Compliments on facility improvements and management changes leading to better care and cleanliness.
    • Several reviewers recommend the facility based on positive changes and personal experiences of improved health and care.
    • Appreciation for the facility's leadership and the positive impact on residents' quality of life.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While some reviews highlight significant improvements and commend the staff for their dedication, others strongly advise against the facility, citing concerns over care quality and facility conditions.
    • Discrepancies in experiences suggest variability in care and facility standards over time.


    Reviews

    There are currently no reviews that were left on My Caring Plan

    Add a review to help others


    Connect with a Free Senior Living Advisor

    Our Senior Living Advisors are free and can guide you through the process of finding a new home. They can walk through the different options in your area as well as listen to your needs to make sure you find the right fit.


    Health

    E-Stim

    Central Lines/Peripheral

    Antibiotic Therapy

    Out-Patient Dialysis

    Licensed Wound Care Physician

    Gastronomy Care


    Services

    Home Assessments


    Activities

    Adult Day Services

    Community Re-Entry Assistance

    Cutting-Edge Rehabilitation Gym

    Rehabilitation Services

    Joint Replacement


    Community Amenities

    Beauty Salon / Barber Shop

    Laundry Service


    Room Amenities

    Telephone

    Lifts

    Electrical Stimulation


    Dining

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    Dietary & Nutritional Services

    Alternative Meal Choices

    Daily Specials


    Transportation

    Transportation Service



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: June 13, 2002
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 135
    Total current residents: 126
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 8
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

    Use the dropdown below to view each data point

    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-09-07 2021-10-08 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish staff and initial training requirements.
    2021-09-07 2021-10-08 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2021-09-07 2021-10-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Construct fire resistant interior walls.
    2021-09-07 2021-10-08 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-09-07 2021-10-08 F Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-09-07 2021-10-08 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    2021-09-07 2021-10-08 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
    2018-09-27 2018-11-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-09-27 2018-11-01 D Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2018-09-27 2018-11-01 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
    2017-06-12 2017-08-08 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2017-06-12 2017-08-08 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Administration Deficiencies Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Administration Deficiencies Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Environmental Deficiencies Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Environmental Deficiencies Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Environmental Deficiencies Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2021-09-14 2021-10-29 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2018-10-04 2018-11-18 D Environmental Deficiencies Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
    2021-05-27 2021-06-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-05-27 2021-06-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-05-27 2021-06-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-05-27 2021-06-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-05-27 2021-06-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    2020-10-16 2020-11-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-10-16 2020-11-13 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
    2020-10-16 2020-11-13 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 C Environmental Deficiencies Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 D Environmental Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    2017-06-13 2017-07-28 D Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Gwynn Oak which is 2.0 miles away and has a population of 47,092 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $42,878, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 81
      • Low Temperature: 35
      • Average Temperature: 58.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 156 days of rain, 23 days of snow and 184 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.5 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.7 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 4.75% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 8.02% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 59% Black or African-American, 4% Hispanic or Latino, and 31% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 8.62 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 3.02 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.52 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.5 incidents per 100 people

    Click the button above to explore the neighborhood

    Supermarkets

    Aldi
    1.3 miles away
    Whole Foods Market
    1.4 miles away
    Eddie’s of Roland Park
    1.7 miles away
    Harvest Fare
    1.9 miles away
    Giant
    1.9 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Belvedere Avenue & Preakness Way Westbound Near-side
    0.0 miles away
    Belvedere Avenue & Preakness Way Eastbound
    0.0 miles away
    Belvedere Avenue & Preakness Way Westbound
    0.1 miles away
    Belvedere Avenue & Sunset Road Eastbound
    0.1 miles away
    Preakness Way & Bus Shelter Mid-block Southbound
    0.1 miles away

    Banks

    PNC Bank
    1.4 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.7 miles away
    M&T Bank
    1.7 miles away
    Chase
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
    0.0 miles away
    Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
    0.1 miles away
    Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
    0.9 miles away
    Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
    3.1 miles away
    University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
    3.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Lifebridge Pharmacy
    0.2 miles away
    CVS
    0.9 miles away
    Rite Aid
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Smile Garden Dental Center
    1.8 miles away
    Charm City Dental
    2.4 miles away
    Magdalena P. Vallar DMS MPH, Rodrigo P. Valler DDS
    3.6 miles away
    Adventure Dental & Orthodontics
    3.8 miles away
    Dental Dreams
    4.2 miles away

    Parks

    Belvedere & Sunset Street Park
    0.1 miles away
    Northwest Park
    0.3 miles away
    Queensbury Playground
    0.4 miles away
    Cylburn Arboretum
    0.4 miles away
    C.C. Jackson Park
    0.6 miles away

    Places of Worship

    St. John's Church
    3.1 miles away

    Shopping

    The Rotunda
    2.2 miles away
    Mondawmin Mall
    2.5 miles away
    Stoneleigh Shopping Center
    3.6 miles away
    The Shops at Kenilworth
    4.8 miles away
    Circle East
    4.8 miles away

    Culture

    School of Rock
    1.9 miles away
    Alley Cat
    2.4 miles away
    Andamento Studio & Gallery
    2.6 miles away
    James Weldon Johnson Auditorium Building
    2.9 miles away
    Exittheapple Art Space
    3.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Greenspring Cafe
    0.2 miles away
    Café Shalom
    0.2 miles away
    KT's Kitchen
    0.8 miles away
    Pimlico Chinese Carry Out
    0.8 miles away
    Mt. Washington Pizza & Subs & Indian Cuisine
    1.2 miles away

    Get exact pricing & check availability

    By clicking "Get Exact Costs" you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive texts and calls, which may be autodialed, from us and our partner providers; however, your consent is not a condition to using our service.


    Google map of Blue Point Healthcare Center

    Disclaimer

    My Caring Plan is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of this facility. The information on this page has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. The information about this facility has been created to the best of our abilities. If you manage this facility please contact us here to claim this listing.


    Get exact pricing & check availability

    By clicking "Get Exact Costs" you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also consent to receive texts and calls, which may be autodialed, from us and our partner providers; however, your consent is not a condition to using our service.



    Senior Housing Articles

    How to pay for assisted living

    Assisted living may be an excellent option for you or a loved one. You may have chosen this senior housing option to maintain your independence and boost your social life, while getting some daily help with tasks...

    Read More
    Independent Living vs. Assisted Living

    Senior housing can be a tough choice. You’ll want to find the best fit for your current and future needs...

    Read More
    Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes

    Finding the right senior housing is no easy feat. In particular, it’s challenging to know what your loved one’s needs are now – and what they’ll be in the future...

    Read More