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Nursing homes in Howard County, Maryland
Howard County, Maryland, has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 608 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 276 health deficiencies over three cycles, 45.4 per 100 beds against 41.9 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $16K across 1 fine.
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 | Howard County | Maryland | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 6 | 221 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 45.4 | 41.9 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $16K | $4.6M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residences At Vantage Point | Columbia | 44 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 59.1 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| The Lutheran Village At Miller'S Grant | Ellicott City | 16 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 87.5 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Encore At Turf Valley | Ellicott City | 91 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 36.3 | — | 14 May 2025 |
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge | Elkridge | 70 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 57.1 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Ellicott City Healthcare Centerabuse icon | Ellicott City | 182 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 110 | 60.4 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | Columbia | 205 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 | 25.9 | $16K | 14 Jan 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 14 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 12 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 11 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 11 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 10 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 4 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Lorien Health Services (3), Communicare Health (1), Life Care Services (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Howard County, Maryland?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 608 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Howard County have the highest CMS ratings?
Residences At Vantage Point (5 stars), The Lutheran Village At Miller'S Grant (5 stars), Encore At Turf Valley (4 stars)
How do Howard County nursing homes compare with Maryland?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 45.4 per 100 beds against 41.9 statewide.