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Best Nursing Homes in Frederick, MD

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 9 homes in Frederick, MD

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Maryland Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.

7 facilities compared · CMS & MD Dept. of Health data

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Frederick (Braddock Estates)
65
Facility 65
MD AVG 44
Rank #204 / 697
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
MD AVG 82.4%
Rank #105 / 146
-11%
3.10
Facility 3.10
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #118 / 144
-24%-18%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 146
54
Facility 54
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #97 / 146
18.0
Facility 18.0
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #123 / 146
-57-
0
Facility 0
MD AVG 43
Rank #960 / 986
As Family Vb Holdings LLC
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
MD AVG $18.7M
Rank #139 / 145
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
MD AVG $6.5M
Rank #135 / 145
56.4%
Facility 56.4%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #18 / 145
215199
Homewood Living Frederick
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Frederick
190
Facility 190
MD AVG 44
Rank #14 / 697
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
MD AVG 82.4%
Rank #107 / 146
-12%
4.25
Facility 4.25
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #26 / 144
+3%+13%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 146
19
Facility 19
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #12 / 146
6.3
Facility 6.3
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #12 / 146
-84-
14
Facility 14
MD AVG 43
Rank #789 / 986
Phillip Bowers
$46.7M
Facility $46.7M
MD AVG $18.7M
Rank #9 / 145
$17.5M
Facility $17.5M
MD AVG $6.5M
Rank #12 / 145
37.4%
Facility 37.4%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #121 / 145
215245
Buckingham‘s Choice
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Adamstown (Baker Circle)
42
Facility 42
MD AVG 44
Rank #237 / 697
56.8%
Facility 56.8%
MD AVG 82.4%
Rank #136 / 146
-31%
4.73
Facility 4.73
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #18 / 144
+64%+25%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 146
29
Facility 29
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #30 / 146
9.7
Facility 9.7
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #55 / 146
-26A+
3
Facility 3
MD AVG 43
Rank #931 / 986
-
$22.3M
Facility $22.3M
MD AVG $18.7M
Rank #52 / 145
$9.9M
Facility $9.9M
MD AVG $6.5M
Rank #47 / 145
44.3%
Facility 44.3%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #73 / 145
215329
Citizens Nursing Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Frederick (Rosemont Avenue)
172
Facility 172
MD AVG 44
Rank #25 / 697
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
MD AVG 82.4%
Rank #14 / 146
+14%
3.31
Facility 3.31
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #89 / 144
-21%-12%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 146
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #73 / 146
10.3
Facility 10.3
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #59 / 146
1157-
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 43
Rank #508 / 986
Frederick County Maryland
$30.4M
Facility $30.4M
MD AVG $18.7M
Rank #26 / 145
$14.4M
Facility $14.4M
MD AVG $6.5M
Rank #21 / 145
47.5%
Facility 47.5%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #56 / 145
215105
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Frederick (Ballenger Creek Center)
130
Facility 130
MD AVG 44
Rank #67 / 697
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
MD AVG 82.4%
Rank #54 / 146
+7%
3.16
Facility 3.16
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #102 / 144
-43%-16%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 146
59
Facility 59
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #106 / 146
19.7
Facility 19.7
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #127 / 146
2118-
36
Facility 36
MD AVG 43
Rank #563 / 986
347 Ballenger Holdco LLC
$21.0M
Facility $21.0M
MD AVG $18.7M
Rank #59 / 145
$8.5M
Facility $8.5M
MD AVG $6.5M
Rank #69 / 145
40.4%
Facility 40.4%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #107 / 145
215001
Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Frederick (Wyngate)
120
Facility 120
MD AVG 44
Rank #79 / 697
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MD AVG 82.4%
Rank #79 / 146
+1%
3.56
Facility 3.56
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #62 / 144
-50%-6%
$13.2k
Facility $13.2k
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #97 / 146
109
Facility 109
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #141 / 146
27.3
Facility 27.3
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #142 / 146
398-
55
Facility 55
MD AVG 43
Rank #369 / 986
-
$16.4M
Facility $16.4M
MD AVG $18.7M
Rank #95 / 145
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
MD AVG $6.5M
Rank #105 / 145
40.6%
Facility 40.6%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #106 / 145
215184
Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Frederick
196
Facility 196
MD AVG 44
Rank #11 / 697
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
MD AVG 82.4%
Rank #139 / 146
-41%
4.09
Facility 4.09
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #33 / 144
-11%+8%
$16.6k
Facility $16.6k
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #105 / 146
77
Facility 77
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #129 / 146
25.7
Facility 25.7
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #140 / 146
1117-
59
Facility 59
MD AVG 43
Rank #327 / 986
Michael Roles
$15.8M
Facility $15.8M
MD AVG $18.7M
Rank #98 / 145
$6.7M
Facility $6.7M
MD AVG $6.5M
Rank #104 / 145
42.1%
Facility 42.1%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #95 / 145
215217
Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights

A community that balances country charm with unparalleled nursing support, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights in Frederick celebrates each unique individual with compassion and dignity. Exclusively houses only the best professional care staff who deliver excellence to the recovery of every resident, expect each senior resident to get back on their feet and be with their loved ones immediately.
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights specializes in long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services, seniors receive 24-hour professional care for therapy (speech, occupational, physical), restorative care, wound care, nebulizer treatment, colostomy care, enteral nutrition, respiratory care; foley care, dialysis, immunizations, burns, and psychiatric services– among many others.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights.

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Overview of Homewood Living Frederick

Enjoy your golden years at Homewood Living Frederick, a blissful retreat set in the vibrant neighborhood of Frederick, MD, offering independent living. With a variety of beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, residents can rest assured of living comfortably in retirement. The community also promotes a hassle-free lifestyle, helping with chores and maintenance.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with plenty of recreation sites and unique local shops in the area. Delightful restaurants provide residents with a variety of dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Buckingham‘s Choice

Buckingham’s Choice provides exceptional service for seniors of independent living, assisted, and memory care living. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the quality of life for residents by tailored care to each unique individual. Personalized care caters to each individual’s needs while maintaining independence and individuality. Buckingham’s Choice offers a vibrant lifestyle for a graceful senior living experience.

They pride themselves on their unmatched level of care thanks to their remarkable staff who offer compassionate service. Community features include 24-hour care, delicious meals served three times daily, social activities, engaging events, housekeeping and laundry services, and optimum security provided.

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Overview of Citizens Nursing Home

Citizens Nursing Home offers a cozy, home-like environment for its residents. Their areas of specialization include rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Residents live their best lives because of excellent services that help a speedy recovery. Essential services include housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, social activities, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek is the perfect nursing home to receive good care. It’s composed of a professional care staff who brings not only excellence to the recovery of every senior; residents can genuinely feel the high- end quality of care in a nurturing environment. 
Expect nothing but quality when it comes to their service: an advanced level of recovery found by the support of a psychiatrist, a wound care specialist, and a physiatrist; 24/7 skilled nursing; speech, physical, and occupational therapy; restorative care, bereavement counseling, diabetes management, and track management care.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek is an independently owned and operated healthcare center that is licensed to use the Autumn Lake Healthcare name and receive non-healthcare related services. All healthcare-related services are provided solely by Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek.

Contact Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek

Overview of Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center

Frederick Health and Rehabilitation Center is where residents thrive with the support of quality services for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals.

Frederick Health and Rehabilitation Center aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Contact Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center enhances the lives of its residents to a healthier and more flourishing one. The rehabilitation center consists of professional staff committed to providing seniors with a safe and comfortable environment. The nursing home does its best to guarantee everyone can thrive in a home that gets to know its residents and empower them to embrace a new chapter in their lives.

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Overview of Warm Heart Family Assistance Living

Located in the welcoming neighborhood of Frederick, MD, Warm Heart Family Assistance Living is an esteemed senior living community that offers residential care homes and healthcare services including staffing and ancillary services, memory care, incontinence care, and diabetic care. Residents can choose from well-thought-out and marvelously designed accommodations with one-bedroom tailored to the their needs and preferences. Committed to providing phenomenal care to those with cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, a highly dedicated team ensures to work round-the-clock so residents can experience the comfort and joy of living.

To ensure that the community thrives at its best, residents can bask in the variety of amenities, including meal preparations, complimentary transportation, and residential parking. Explore its beautifully created shared spaces and meet new companions along the way. At Warm Heart Family Assistance Living, every day is an opportunity to live life to the fullest.

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Overview of National Lutheran Communities & Services

National Lutheran retirement home offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The home boasts its innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual. Residents spend their days striving to fulfill their holistic needs. Undoubtedly, residents feel inspired and empowered to transform their lifestyles for a better one.
National Lutheran provides a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and specialized programs available.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Frederick, MD

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Maryland?

Assisted living in Maryland is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Maryland Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Maryland Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 9 nursing homes in Frederick, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Frederick, MD?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Frederick, MD, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Frederick, MD?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.