# 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.

## § 3-201 “Nursing home” defined.

Balt., Md., Code § 3-201 (2026)

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*

## § 3-202 Cooling requirements.

Balt., Md., Code § 3-202 (2026)

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*

## § 3-203 Equipment and supply standards.

Balt., Md., Code § 3-203 (2026)

(a) 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) Every nursing home must comply with the standards and requirements adopted under this section.

*History: Ord. 99-548*

## §§ 3-204 to 3-205

Balt., Md., Code § 3-204 to 3-205 (2026)

Reserved

## § 3-206 Civil penalties: $1,000.

Balt., Md., Code § 3-206 (2026)

(a) 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 that a violation continues is a separate offense.

*History: Ord. 99-548*