Howard County · Maryland

Nursing homes in Howard County, Maryland

CMS data lists 6 certified nursing homes across 3 cities in Howard County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

6 facilities3 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 6 of 6 certified nursing homes in Howard County. 1 holds a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 3.33, compared with the Maryland average of 3.12; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
6
across 3 cities
Average CMS overall
3.33
Maryland avg 3.12
1-star overall (CMS)
1
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$16,042
Payment denial records
0
Higher-severity citations
5

How Howard County compares

The county's CMS overall rating profile against Maryland, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Howard County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Maryland.

tick = MarylandThis pageMaryland
5★2 · 33.3%22.6%
4★1 · 16.7%20.8%
3★1 · 16.7%19.9%
2★1 · 16.7%17.6%
1★1 · 16.7%18.1%
Not rated0 · 0.0%0.9%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareMaryland
CMS overall rating 5233.3%22.6%
CMS overall rating 4116.7%20.8%
CMS overall rating 3116.7%19.9%
CMS overall rating 2116.7%17.6%
CMS overall rating 1116.7%18.1%
Not rated00.0%0.9%
Total6100.0%100.0%

County shares are calculated from the 6 CMS-certified nursing homes in Howard County; Maryland shares from all 221 in the state. CMS 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

Howard County’s largest divergence from Maryland is at 5: 33.3% of the county’s facilities against 22.6% statewide (+10.7 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.

Where facilities are concentrated

The cities holding the largest share of Howard County nursing homes.

The 3 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 6 nursing homes.

  1. Ellicott City3 · 50%
  2. Columbia2 · 33%
  3. Elkridge1 · 17%
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3 total

Facilities in Howard County

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Search, filter, and sort the 6 nursing homes in Howard County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
6 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Ellicott City Healthcare Center
CCN 215160
Ellicott City, MDCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51ShownNone in data
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia
CCN 215112
Columbia, MDCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$16,042
Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge
CCN 215357
Elkridge, MDCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Encore at Turf Valley
CCN 215355
Ellicott City, MDCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Residences at Vantage Point
CCN 215344
Columbia, MDCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant
CCN 215363
Ellicott City, MDCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Howard County, Maryland?

This dataset includes 6 CMS-certified nursing homes in Howard County, Maryland, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 3 cities. Of these, 1 has a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Howard County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 6 nursing homes in Howard County is 3.33, compared with the Maryland average of 3.12. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Howard County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Howard County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Howard County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.