Subtitle 2 – Nursing Homes
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code § 3-201 (2026)
§ 3-201 “Nursing home” defined.LinkCopy Citation
In this subtitle, “nursing home” means:
(1)
a comprehensive care facility, as defined in <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="10.07.02.01|B.|(6)">COMAR 10.07.02.01B(6)</cite>;
(2)
an assisted living program, as defined in <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="10.07.14.02|B.|(10)">COMAR 10.07.14.02B(10)</cite>; and
(3)
an extended care facility, as defined in <cite data-doc="Code of Maryland Regulations" data-path="10.07.02.01|B.|(12)">COMAR 10.07.02.01B(12)</cite>.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 3-202 (2026)
§ 3-202 Cooling requirements.LinkCopy Citation
From June 1 through September 30 of each year, every nursing home must maintain and operate, throughout all rooms and areas that are occupied or used by residents, a cooling system that maintains a temperature of less than 82° F.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 3-203 (2026)
§ 3-203 Equipment and supply standards.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Commissioner to develop.
The Commissioner must develop standards and requirements for the following items used in nursing homes:
(1)
patient lifting and mobility equipment;
(2)
bathroom and shower equipment; and
(3)
linens and toiletries.
(b)Nursing homes to comply.
Every nursing home must comply with the standards and requirements adopted under this section.
History: Ord. 99-548
Balt., Md., Code § 3-204 to 3-205 (2026)
§§ 3-204 to 3-205LinkCopy Citation
Reserved
Balt., Md., Code § 3-206 (2026)
§ 3-206 Civil penalties: $1,000.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $1,000 for each offense.
(b)Each day a separate offense.
Each day that a violation continues is a separate offense.
History: Ord. 99-548