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.
At a glance
- 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.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 2 | 33.3% | 22.6% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 1 | 16.7% | 20.8% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 1 | 16.7% | 19.9% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 1 | 16.7% | 17.6% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 1 | 16.7% | 18.1% |
| Not rated | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Total | 6 | 100.0% | 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.
- Ellicott City3 · 50%
- Columbia2 · 33%
- Elkridge1 · 17%
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Facilities in Howard County
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 6 nursing homes in Howard County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City Healthcare Center CCN 215160 | Ellicott City, MD | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Shown | None in data |
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia CCN 215112 | Columbia, MD | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $16,042 |
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge CCN 215357 | Elkridge, MD | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| Encore at Turf Valley CCN 215355 | Ellicott City, MD | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
| Residences at Vantage Point CCN 215344 | Columbia, MD | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant CCN 215363 | Ellicott City, MD | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None 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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