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Nursing homes in Harford County, Maryland
There are 6 certified nursing homes in Harford County, Maryland, with 822 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 249 health deficiencies over three cycles, 30.3 per 100 beds against 41.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $14K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Harford County | Maryland | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 221 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 30.3 | 41.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $14K | $4.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Care Center | Havre De Grace | 184 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 20.7 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lorien Bulle Rock | Havre De Grace | 78 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 42.3 | — | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Sterling Care Forest Hill | Forest Hill | 156 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 25.0 | $10K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Sterling Care Riverside | Belcamp | 129 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 31.8 | $4K | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair | Bel Air | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 53 | 44.2 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Sterling Care Bel Airabuse icon | Bel Air | 155 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 29.0 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 14 |
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 14 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 11 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 10 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 9 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Sterling Care (3), Lorien Health Services (2).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Harford County, Maryland?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 822 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Harford County have the highest CMS ratings?
Citizens Care Center (5 stars), Lorien Bulle Rock (5 stars), Sterling Care Forest Hill (5 stars)
How do Harford County nursing homes compare with Maryland?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 30.3 per 100 beds against 41.9 statewide.