Skilled nursing · Baltimore, MD

North Oaks Communities

725 MOUNT WILSON LANE, Baltimore, MD 21208

5 / 5CMS 37 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Mixed. North Oaks Communities carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Maryland state records. Health inspection rating sits at 5-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 2-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 9.1 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 26.0 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.66 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 40 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Maryland DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Low rate of pressure ulcers

Below national median. Suggests consistent repositioning and attention to skin integrity.

High registered-nurse coverage

This

1.66

National

0.78

More RN time per resident than national average. Earlier catch on medical issues.

Worth asking about

Reported staffing levels questioned

CMS payroll data and self-reported staffing don't match. Ask the administrator about staffing levels by shift.

High sedative / sleep-medication prescribing

This

26.0%

National

15%

Above national median. Worth asking — sedative use sometimes rises when antipsychotic prescribing comes under pressure.

Falls with major injury

This

11.0%

National

1.6%

Above national median. Ask about fall-prevention protocols and individual risk assessment.

Decline in mobility

Above national median. Ask about activity programs, physical therapy frequency, and resident engagement.

Federal CMS + Maryland state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.66

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.05

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

40%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

33%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

9.1%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

26.0%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

11.0%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID215229

OwnershipFor profit - Individual

ChainIndependent

Beds37

Avg residents24

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 2.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 26%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Falls with major injury rate is 11.0% — above the national median of about 3%. A spike usually means call lights aren't getting answered fast enough or the facility is short on aides during transfer-heavy hours like mealtimes. Worth asking how long the call-light response window is during evening shifts.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Mobility-decline rate is 40.1% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%). High decline suggests no PT/OT program or no daily walking — residents are being allowed to become bed-bound. Worth asking what the rehab and activities calendar actually looks like.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 1.2% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse coverage is 1.66 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
This facility earned the highest possible health-inspection rating from CMS. That means the inspectors who showed up unannounced, walked the halls, talked to residents, and reviewed records found a clean operation. Worth weighing heavily — inspection ratings are the hardest data point to game.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Maryland DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for North Oaks Communities?

North Oaks Communities has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 5 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 2 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has North Oaks Communities been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 7 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for North Oaks Communities appears in the record section above.

Does North Oaks Communities use antipsychotic medications?

9.1 percent of long-stay residents at North Oaks Communities are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 26.0 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is North Oaks Communities's Palmelle Clarity Score?

North Oaks Communities has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Maryland state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact North Oaks Communities?

North Oaks Communities is located at 725 MOUNT WILSON LANE, Baltimore, MD 21208. Phone: (410) 602-0302. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is North Oaks Communities a special focus facility?

North Oaks Communities is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on North Oaks Communities's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If North Oaks Communities has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does North Oaks Communities compare to other Baltimore skilled nursing facilities?

North Oaks Communities holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 64. Browse the full Baltimore directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at North Oaks Communities?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on North Oaks Communities and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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