Nursing homeActive
Little Sisters Of The Poor
601 Maiden Choice Lane, Baltimore, MD 21228410744936720 certified beds · 17 residentsFor profit - IndividualMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
25
● 4● 21● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-06-25
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-25 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-03-30 | Standard | 4180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-01-04 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Maryland Office of Health Care Quality publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-30Record 215354-20250625-F550
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F580
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F609
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F622
F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F624
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F657
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F678
F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F710
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F756
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F757
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F760
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F801
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F842
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F880
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F908
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F582
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F623
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F625
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-05-15Record 215354-20230330-F732
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-12Record 215354-20190104-F641
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-12Record 215354-20190104-F758
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.69
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 0.84 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day7.25
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.87 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours6.42
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 3.47 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover33%
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover25%
Facility
Maryland
National
Maryland 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Maryland | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 8.7% | 5.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 10.4% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 35.4% | 13.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 31.8% | 20.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.1% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 44.8% | 16.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Maryland.
No county cost figures on file for Baltimore.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Community Inc Catonsville | 0.1 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0110 |
| Ridgeway Rehab Center Catonsville | 1.0 mi | 2026-02-11 | 1410 |
| Westgate Hills Rehab & Healthcare Ctr Baltimore | 1.1 mi | 2026-07-01 | 1640 |
| Future Care Irvington Baltimore | 1.4 mi | 2025-09-05 | 0121 |
| Frederick Villa Healthcare Catonsville | 1.5 mi | 2026-05-06 | 0391 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |