Rossville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
6600 Ridge Road · Baltimore, MD · 21237 · 4105744950
172 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Atlas Healthcare
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
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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 | 3.41 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $179,297 |
Inspection citations (65 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 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 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
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.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected August 14, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
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 April 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2024
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.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 2, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 2, 2024 | Fine | $157,249 |
| February 2, 2024 | Payment Denial | 9 days |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $10,489 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $2,797 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $2,470 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215109 · certified since September 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.