Little Sisters of the Poor

Nursing Home · Baltimore, MD

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Individual

CMS certification number215354

Contact & location

601 Maiden Choice Lane
Baltimore, MD 21228
Baltimore County
Phone
(410) 744-9367
ZIP code
21228 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
20
Residents per day
16.8 (84% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
Little Sisters of the Poor Baltimore INC
Medicare certified since
May 1, 2010
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
7.25 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.69 (state 0.84 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.42 (state 0.91 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.14 (state 2.12 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
6.42 (state 3.47 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
33.3 (state 40.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 38.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 17.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
25 health · 13 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-06-25 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-30
2023-03-30 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
F0624 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2023-03-30 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-05-15
2019-01-04 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-03-12
2019-01-04 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-03-12

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Brusche, Deborah (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Kleibusch, Lois (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Piche, Marie (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Pocock, Barbara (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Brusche, Deborah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kleibusch, Lois (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Piche, Marie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pocock, Barbara (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Little Sisters of the Poor?

Little Sisters of the Poor has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Maryland.

How many beds does Little Sisters of the Poor have?

It has 20 certified beds and cares for about 17 residents per day.

Has Little Sisters of the Poor been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Little Sisters of the Poor?

(410) 744-9367. The facility is located at 601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.