Baltimore Man Indicted for Unlicensed Care Facility
A grand jury charged Daquan Dwight Thomas with operating an illicit assisted living program in a residential property.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Property Crime
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A Baltimore City grand jury has indicted 39-year-old Daquan Dwight Thomas for operating an assisted living facility without a license. Authorities moved residents to hospitals and licensed facilities after officials declared the property unsafe.
Why it matters
The case marks the first time an individual has been indicted under a Maryland law specifically criminalizing the operation of unlicensed assisted living facilities. The move aims to protect vulnerable residents following investigations into severe nursing and medication management failures.
Daquan Dwight Thomas faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted. The facility, Aim to Inspire Care Forever, also faces a $1.7 million judgment for unpaid rent at its Garrison Boulevard location.
The players
Daquan Dwight Thomas
He is a 39-year-old resident of Owings Mills indicted for operating an illegal assisted living operation.
Maryland Department of Health
This state agency oversees health regulations and investigated the Aim to Inspire Care Forever facility for safety deficiencies.
The details
Inspections conducted on March 30, 2026, revealed that residents had been left without prescribed medication for 30 days. State health officials denied the facility a license in January 2026, yet the operation continued until the site was flagged as an fire hazard.
Timeline
January 2025: Thomas applied for an assisted living facility license.
January 2026: Maryland health officials denied the license application.
March 30, 2026: Authorities inspected the property and relocated residents.
Legal Context
This indictment marks a departure from traditional administrative oversight by utilizing criminal charges to address systemic elder care abuse. It follows the precedent established by the state law criminalizing unlicensed assisted living operations to ensure stricter compliance.
The relocation of residents and the closure of the unsafe facility prevent further health risks to vulnerable individuals in Baltimore. The criminal prosecution signals a new focus on oversight for residential care properties operating without state certification.
The takeaway
Families searching for residential care should verify a facility status through state health department registries to ensure safety compliance. Legitimate facilities are required to undergo rigorous health and fire inspections to protect resident well-being.
Further reading
For additional context on local enforcement, see the Property Crime section.
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