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Encore At Turf Valley
11150 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Encore At Turf Valley, in Ellicott City, Maryland, is certified for 91 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Lorien Health Services chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 22, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 36.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 60.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Howard Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 40 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.3 | 59.1 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.4% | 46.2% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 May 2025, 24 Nov 2021.
Severity mix: D ×22 E ×8 F ×1 B ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 14 May 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 24 Nov 2021 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 2 May 2022 |
| 4 Oct 2018 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2018 |
| 4 Oct 2018 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 20 Nov 2018 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.4%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 18.6% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 30.0% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 15.4% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Lorien Howard, Inc.. Chain: Lorien Health Services (8 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Howard County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 6 facilities in Howard County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Encore At Turf Valley been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Encore At Turf Valley been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Encore At Turf Valley compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Encore At Turf Valley?
It is part of the Lorien Health Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Encore At Turf Valley last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.