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Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge
7615 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075
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.
Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge, in Elkridge, Maryland, is certified for 70 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Lorien Health Services chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Maryland median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 22, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 57.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 59.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Howard Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 40 | 40 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 57.1 | 59.1 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 59.1% | 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: 12 Feb 2026, 23 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×34 E ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0586 | Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | Standard survey | 13 Mar 2026 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | 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 | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Sep 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2019 |
| 6 Sep 2019 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2019 |
| 6 Sep 2019 | 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 | 21 Oct 2019 |
| 6 Sep 2019 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2019 |
| 6 Sep 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2019 |
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 59.1%, RNs 66.7%; 2 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 | 31.1% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 9.9% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 40.4% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.8% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.3% | 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. 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 |
| Encore At Turf Valley | Ellicott City | 91 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 36.3 | — | 14 May 2025 |
| 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 Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge been cited for?
40 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge?
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 Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 2026.
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.