1 / 5CMS Care Compare
Families describe North Oaks, a continuum-of-care community in Pikesville near Baltimore, as warm, well-maintained, and staffed by people who genuinely care about residents' wellbeing. Reviewers highlight engaging activities like art and music classes and speak fondly of long-term stays for loved ones, though one visitor raised a serious concern about declining food quality.
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
North Oaks is a senior living community in Baltimore, Maryland offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 18 reviews.
North Oaks Communities is an independent living community with assisted living and nursing home services located in Pikesville, Maryland, in Northern Baltimore County on a scenic 8.5-acre hilltop campus situated 20 minutes from downtown Baltimore and about an hour from Washington, D.C.
The community offers independent living with a Life Care plan option that provides residents access to high-quality health services and nursing care, allowing residents to age in place with peace of mind. The community is recognized as one of the nation's Best Nursing Homes in 2025 and won the award for Best Independent Living Community in 2024.
Residents enjoy chef-prepared meals, engaging activities, and a holistic approach to wellness. The community emphasizes personalized services designed to help residents thrive, with a maintenance-free lifestyle and unparalleled security allowing residents freedom to enjoy daily life while building meaningful friendships with like-minded residents.
The campus sits in close proximity to the Baltimore area, offering easy access to everything the region has to offer while maintaining a quiet, scenic setting on the hilltop location in Pikesville.
Tell us what you're looking for and we'll match you with communities that fit. Free, and you choose who contacts you.
Help Me Choose4.5overall · 18 ratings combined
4.5★ on Google (18)
Debra Brooks
May 2026
We came to stay in the extended-stay apartments while we were visiting my mother. And we got to our apartment, we were so thrilled at the cleanliness and the attention to detail. We really are enjoying our stay. The staff is friendly and eager to help.
Michele Iaconi
Apr 2026
I just watched an older gentleman dropping off an older woman for her dr appointment. He reminded her about her sun glasses, helped her out of the car and walked her inside while having friendly chit chat. Makes my heart smile knowing how carefully she was taken care of. When I need assistant living hopefully I remember this place. Thank you for making my day.
Tom Smith
Mar 2026
The staff truly care about the residents and go above and beyond to make everyone feel safe, comfortable, and valued. The environment is warm, welcoming, and very well maintained, and there are always engaging activities that keep residents active and social. The meals are delicious, well-prepared, and offer a great variety. It’s clear that the team here treats residents like family, and that level of compassion and professionalism really stands out. I highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a caring and high-quality place for their loved one.
David Chernow
Mar 2026
My brother was resident of North Oaks for several years. A stroke victim at the age of 71 he moved into North Oaks once independent living was no longer an option. He was definitely one of the younger residents there. We were very pleased with his experience at the facility. More importantly my brother was happy there. I’d often ask him if he had any issues with the accommodations & he had no complaints other than the fact that his health was such that he required that sort of living situation. He was happy that he landed in such a nice environment. Always a foodie he had no complaints about the meals & would offer even rave about a meal they prepared. Although an outgoing & friendly guy he could be quite demanding. I never heard him complain about any staff member or employee of North Oaks. He developed a nice relationship with many people on staff. Although his motor skills, memory & some cognitive issues were affected he still was fairly sharp & opinionated guy, who would have complained if he was not pleased with something. He also spoke fondly about the engaging activities available for him at North Oaks and speakers they would bring in. A notably unartistic guy all his life, they got him involved in art classes (even winning an award) and he loved the weekly music appreciation classes. In all his & our family’s experience with North Oaks & its management was about as great as one could hope for. I am happy to recommend this facility to anyone that asks.
TJ
Mar 2026
I am a visitor of one of the residents. The food here is bad. A few years ago, it used to be good, then it became okay, and now it’s consistently bad. Management knows this, but nothing changes. The residents deserve better - they pay a lot of money to live here. They also don’t have a choice but to eat this food. I don’t have a problem with the waitstaff. They are very patient and respectful, but the food they serve is terrible. I’m tired of getting sick after I eat here. I’m heavily leaning towards filing a formal complaint with the state. You know it’s bad -hold yourselves accountable and fix it.
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 45 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2026
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2026
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2026
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 31, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 15, 2026
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2026
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2026
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2026
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 24, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 16, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 3, 2024
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 3, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 3, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 8, 2019
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 28, 2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 12, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 18, 2019
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 19, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
North Oaks offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
North Oaks is located at 725 Mount Wilson Lane in Baltimore, Maryland.
Families describe North Oaks, a continuum-of-care community in Pikesville near Baltimore, as warm, well-maintained, and staffed by people who genuinely care about residents' wellbeing. Reviewers highlight engaging activities like art and music classes and speak fondly of long-term stays for loved ones, though one visitor raised a serious concern about declining food quality.
North Oaks had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 45 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
Submit the Request Information form on this page to connect with North Oaks and arrange a tour. Sharing your timeline and care needs up front helps the community prepare for your visit.
Work at North Oaks? Claim this listing to update photos, pricing, and details. It's free.
Other senior living options within 25 miles of Baltimore.
Baltimore, Maryland0 mi
4.4(221)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Pikesville, Maryland0 mi
4.3(164)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Pikesville, Maryland0.1 mi
4.2(26)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Pikesville, Maryland0.3 mi
5(1)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Pikesville, Maryland0.4 mi
5(40)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Pikesville, Maryland0.7 mi
4(1)
Assisted Living
Home care agencies serving Baltimore bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
