Future Care Cold Spring
4700 Harford Road · Baltimore, MD · 21214 · 4102543300
137 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Future Care/Lifebridge Health
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.67 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,042 |
Inspection citations (75 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
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.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
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.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $16,042 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215253 · certified since August 12, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.