Fayette Health And Rehabilitation Center

Fayette Health And Rehabilitation Center sits in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, and is run by CommuniCare, the company with several other nursing homes in Maryland and Ohio, and the place has 156 certified beds with about 135 people living there most days, so it's a pretty good-sized place if you ask anyone, and the mix of care options goes from short-term rehab to long-term stays, with skilled nursing, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, help for amputees, and rehab programs like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with care plans that get tailored to what each person needs, so folks can get help with transfers, medications, bathing, and other daily tasks, and there's always staff around since they have 24-hour supervision, a 24-hour call system, and regular check-ins, though the nurse staffing hours come in below the state average, while the actual nurse turnover rate is better than most places in Maryland. Rooms come furnished, and residents can join in plenty of community and social events, like weekly music, trivia, movie nights, art, and special events through the year-it doesn't always fix loneliness, but it helps keep people busy and part of what's happening. Families get support too, and help with planning care for their loved ones. They offer meals cooked by a professional chef, including choices for diabetes diets and other special needs, served in the restaurant-style dining area, plus there's a fitness program, wellness room, and places like a library, community room, and recreational areas such as a movie theater and game room. Outdoors there are walking paths, gardens, and common spaces, which is a nice touch for anyone who wants some fresh air. The place takes Medicaid and Medicare, which matters for a lot of families, and helps folks get information about financial aid, comparing care options, and eligibility rules in Maryland. They've had some issues though, like a 2024 complaint with two deficiencies and a payment suspension, and over time have had a total of 63 deficiencies show up in reports, including some related to protecting residents' privacy with medical records and an infection-related issue, but nothing that caused actual harm-still doesn't mean it's perfect, it just means state inspectors didn't see harm, but saw there was a risk. The automatic sprinkler system had some fire safety problems in the past, and there was an old complaint in 2016 about bill settling. Medicare gave the center a 4-star rating, and they scored high in long-term safety-long-term residents show very low rates of falls, pressure ulcers, or urinary tract infections, and staff don't use physical restraints or report depression among long-stay folks, so people who stay here awhile seem to do alright on the basics like staying safe and keeping their health steady. The center tries to keep folks as independent as possible, helping them maintain mobility and a healthy weight. There's staff on hand like registered nurses, LPNs, therapists, and certified aides, and everyone gets a care plan that matches their needs, and they involve families in important decisions. Daily housekeeping, laundry, parking, transportation, and emergency alert features are all available, along with move-in help and a concierge. Caregiver training plus job help resources show up in their offerings too, making Fayette Health And Rehabilitation Center a working part of the community, but not perfect-just a place that tries to balance safety, activities, and nursing care, with room for improvement and a steady focus on long-term care for seniors in Baltimore.