Levindale Hebrew: Immediate Jeopardy Safety - MD
During a November 20, 2025 interview, Ombudsman #25 told the surveyor that a staff member identified in the inspection report as SWD #24 had previously told them she was the facility's social worker. The ombudsman was describing the interaction as something that had already happened, a misrepresentation that had shaped how the advocate understood who they were dealing with inside the facility.
Ombudsmen serve as independent advocates for nursing home residents, fielding complaints and monitoring care. Knowing who holds what role inside a facility is not a minor detail. It determines who is responsible for a resident's care plan, who can authorize certain decisions, and who an ombudsman should contact when something goes wrong.
The surveyor raised concerns with Levindale's Administrator and Director of Nursing two days earlier, on November 18, before the ombudsman interview was even conducted. The inspection was triggered by a complaint, not a routine survey cycle.
Federal inspectors rated the harm level as minimal, and noted that few residents were affected.
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital sits at 2434 West Belvedere Avenue in Baltimore and operates under provider ID 215033. The inspection report runs 23 pages. This violation appears on page five.
What the ombudsman was told, and by whom, and whether it changed any decisions they made on behalf of residents, the report does not say.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr & Hsp from 2025-11-18 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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LEVINDALE HEBREW GER CTR & HSP in BALTIMORE, MD was cited for immediate jeopardy violations during a health inspection on November 18, 2025.
Ombudsmen serve as independent advocates for nursing home residents, fielding complaints and monitoring care.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.