Nursing homes in Maryland
How CMS rates the state's 221 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 221
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 219
- of 221
- Counties
- 24
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Maryland compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Maryland's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 50 | 22.6% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 46 | 20.8% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 44 | 19.9% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 39 | 17.6% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 40 | 18.1% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 2 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Total | 221 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 221 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Maryland’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 2★: 17.6% of the state’s facilities against 20.5% nationally (-2.8 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 75% of the state’s 221 nursing homes, across 24 counties in total.
- Baltimore County43 · 19%Search →
- Montgomery County34 · 15%Search →
- Baltimore City County27 · 12%Search →
- Prince Georges County19 · 9%Search →
- Anne Arundel County14 · 6%Search →
- Carroll County10 · 5%Search →
- Washington County10 · 5%Search →
- Frederick County8 · 4%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Maryland?
This dataset includes 221 CMS-certified nursing homes across 24 counties in Maryland, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Baltimore City County, Prince Georges County, Anne Arundel County.
How are Maryland nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 50 are rated 5 stars, 40 are rated 1 star, and 2 are not rated by CMS.
How does Maryland compare with the national dataset?
219 of 221 Maryland facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Maryland with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.