Northwest Healthcare Center
4601 PALL MALL ROAD, Baltimore, MD 21215
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Northwest Healthcare Center Compares
Northwest Healthcare Center is a 91-bed for-profit nursing facility in Baltimore, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (25.8%) is above the Maryland average of 14.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 91 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 39 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Baltimore, 6 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.8% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1% (83% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Maryland average of 2.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.7% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 13.0% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9% (38% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Northwest Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Northwest Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Baltimore.
What keeps Northwest Healthcare Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Northwest Healthcare Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 25.8% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Northwest Healthcare Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Northwest Healthcare Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 91 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Northwest Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Northwest Healthcare Center's rating advantage in Baltimore?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.1 stars across 39 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Baltimore
Baltimore sits in Baltimore city, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 84,559 (14.0%)
- Median age
- 35.5 years
- Median household income
- $52,164
- Median home value
- $167,300
Demographics for Baltimore city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Baltimore.
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