Best Nursing Homes in Frederick, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 10 nursing homes in Frederick, MD using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MD
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the MD Dept. of Health (OHCQ), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Maryland average is: 47.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Citizens Nursing Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Frederick
170
Facility 170
MD AVG 108
Rank #20 / 140
A-
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
MD AVG 84.4%
Rank #33 / 92
+8%
3.66
Facility 3.66
MD AVG 3.86
Rank #47 / 115
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -18%-5%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $54.6k
Rank #1 / 119
33
Facility 33
MD AVG 52.3
Rank #30 / 119
8.3
Facility 8.3
MD AVG 11.5
Rank #29 / 119
1156-
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 45
Rank #88 / 160
Frederick County Maryland
$26.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $26.2MFiscal year ending 06/2025
MD AVG $19.6M
Rank #18 / 115
$13.9MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility $13.9MFiscal year ending 06/2025
MD AVG $8.2M
Rank #17 / 115
53%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility 53%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
MD AVG 47.1%
Rank #24 / 115
215105
Homewood Living Frederick ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Frederick
120
Facility 120
MD AVG 108
Rank #56 / 140
?
69.3%
Facility 69.3%
MD AVG 84.4%
Rank #82 / 92
-18%
4.62
Facility 4.62
MD AVG 3.86
Rank #19 / 115
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +28%+20%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $54.6k
Rank #1 / 119
21
Facility 21
MD AVG 52.3
Rank #9 / 119
5.3
Facility 5.3
MD AVG 11.5
Rank #13 / 119
-83-
14
Facility 14
MD AVG 45
Rank #142 / 160
Phillip Bowers
$23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $19.6M
Rank #27 / 115
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $8.2M
Rank #11 / 115
69.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 69.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG 47.1%
Rank #9 / 115
215245
Buckingham‘s Choice ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Adamstown
42
Facility 42
MD AVG 108
Rank #115 / 140
?
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
MD AVG 84.4%
Rank #85 / 92
-25%
4.80
Facility 4.80
MD AVG 3.86
Rank #17 / 115
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +69%+24%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $54.6k
Rank #1 / 119
23
Facility 23
MD AVG 52.3
Rank #15 / 119
7.7
Facility 7.7
MD AVG 11.5
Rank #26 / 119
-27-
3
Facility 3
MD AVG 45
Rank #158 / 160
-
$22.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $22.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $19.6M
Rank #30 / 115
$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $8.2M
Rank #24 / 115
46.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 46.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG 47.1%
Rank #35 / 115
215329
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Frederick (Braddock Estates)
65
Facility 65
MD AVG 108
Rank #103 / 140
A
87.4%
Facility 87.4%
MD AVG 84.4%
Rank #51 / 92
+4%
3.23
Facility 3.23
MD AVG 3.86
Rank #86 / 115
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -1%-16%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $54.6k
Rank #1 / 119
40
Facility 40
MD AVG 52.3
Rank #49 / 119
13.3
Facility 13.3
MD AVG 11.5
Rank #80 / 119
-57--As Family Vb Holdings LLC
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $19.6M
Rank #108 / 115
$1.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $1.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $8.2M
Rank #109 / 115
15.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 15.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG 47.1%
Rank #80 / 115
215199
Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Frederick (Wyngate)
120
Facility 120
MD AVG 108
Rank #56 / 140
B-
94.3%
Facility 94.3%
MD AVG 84.4%
Rank #15 / 92
+12%
3.02
Facility 3.02
MD AVG 3.86
Rank #106 / 115
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -16%-22%
$13.5k
Facility $13.5k
MD AVG $54.6k
Rank #88 / 119
83
Facility 83
MD AVG 52.3
Rank #106 / 119
10.4
Facility 10.4
MD AVG 11.5
Rank #57 / 119
1113-
55
Facility 55
MD AVG 45
Rank #59 / 160
-
$13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $19.6M
Rank #92 / 115
$6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $8.2M
Rank #51 / 115
50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG 47.1%
Rank #26 / 115
215184
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Frederick (Ballenger Creek Center)
130
Facility 130
MD AVG 108
Rank #47 / 140
C+
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
MD AVG 84.4%
Rank #50 / 92
+4%
2.95
Facility 2.95
MD AVG 3.86
Rank #111 / 115
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -12%-24%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $54.6k
Rank #1 / 119
71
Facility 71
MD AVG 52.3
Rank #87 / 119
14.2
Facility 14.2
MD AVG 11.5
Rank #76 / 119
2114-
36
Facility 36
MD AVG 45
Rank #106 / 160
347 Ballenger Holdco LLC
$22.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $22.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $19.6M
Rank #36 / 115
$1.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $1.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $8.2M
Rank #98 / 115
7.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 7.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG 47.1%
Rank #103 / 115
215001
Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Frederick
196
Facility 196
MD AVG 108
Rank #9 / 140
C+
54.0%
Facility 54.0%
MD AVG 84.4%
Rank #88 / 92
-36%
3.94
Facility 3.94
MD AVG 3.86
Rank #39 / 115
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -11%+2%
$16.6k
Facility $16.6k
MD AVG $54.6k
Rank #92 / 119
67
Facility 67
MD AVG 52.3
Rank #92 / 119
22.3
Facility 22.3
MD AVG 11.5
Rank #117 / 119
1106-
59
Facility 59
MD AVG 45
Rank #49 / 160
Michael Roles
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $19.6M
Rank #80 / 115
$6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $6.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG $8.2M
Rank #57 / 115
41.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 41.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
MD AVG 47.1%
Rank #56 / 115
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MD nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 10 analyzed for Frederick. See how we rank facilities

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 Homewood Living Frederick

Homewood Living Frederick in Maryland is a 120-bed care community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, and short-term respite stays. Continuous licensed medical oversight supports individuals with complex clinical needs, while secured memory care delivers structured supervision for residents living with cognitive impairments or wandering risks. Housing choices include one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences with full wheelchair accessibility, accommodating single residents or couples moving together.

Independent living pairs private housing with community services, while assisted living aids with daily tasks like bathing and medications. Care teams deliver an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes of direct nurse staffing per resident daily. Features include a swimming pool, physical rehabilitation services, salon amenities, pet-friendly accommodations, and specialized dietary programs tailored to medical needs.

Payment options encompass Medicare and private funds. Located in Frederick, daily errands and off-site appointments generally rely on personal vehicles or local transport options.

Interested individuals exploring comprehensive senior care options or short-term respite stays can contact Homewood Living Frederick to check room availability or schedule a tour.

Contact Homewood Living Frederick

Overview of Buckingham‘s Choice

Buckingham‘s Choice provides assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Adamstown, MD. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing offers nursing care, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Because the community offers several care levels, a resident whose needs change may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. Buckingham‘s Choice has 42 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Private rooms give residents a single private living space.

Rehabilitation services and short-term rehabilitation are available for residents who need temporary recovery support. A fitness center gives residents a place for exercise, while nature trails and outdoor areas provide spaces to spend time outside; gourmet dining and social spaces are also available. Medicare and private pay are accepted, and total nurse staffing is 4h 48m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights

Focused on nursing home and skilled nursing services, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights in Frederick, MD, additionally provides hospice care and respite services. Located in the Braddock Estates area, it provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services.

Nursing home care assists residents requiring continuous support in their living environment, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing professionals. Hospice supports individuals at the end of their lives, while respite provides a short-term stay when a primary caregiver requires a break. Short-term rehabilitation suits individuals recuperating from an illness, injury, or a hospital stay.

The residence contains a total of 65 beds. Nurse staffing amounts to 3 hours and 14 minutes for each resident each day, with registered nurse coverage being constant, 24 hours a day. The list of services encompasses respiratory care, tracheostomy care, wound care, wound vacs, IV therapy, enteral nutrition, and diabetes management.

The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and also private pay. The combination of rehabilitation, respite, hospice, and intricate medical care suits a resident whose requirements range from brief recovery to extensive medical assistance.

Contact Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights

Overview of Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center

Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center provides nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Frederick, MD. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice focuses on comfort, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, as well as a family seeking short-term respite or support for someone living with dementia. The home has 120 beds, with total nurse staffing of 3 hours 1 minute per resident per day. That figure represents the daily nurse time assigned to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows families to pay directly. Audiology Care, the Dental Clinic, and Behavioral Health address hearing, dental, and behavioral health needs through specific programs. The area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle select errands independently.

Contact Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek in Frederick, MD, delivers continuous 24-hour skilled nursing care alongside time-limited rehabilitation programs and short-term respite stays. Skilled nursing services provide ongoing licensed medical supervision for residents with complex health needs, while rehabilitation programs offer structured support for individuals recovering from illness, surgery, or injury as they work toward returning home. Respite care delivers temporary stays to support primary family caregivers requiring time off.

The facility houses 130 beds and caters to both long-term placement and short-term recovery stays. Daily direct nursing care averages 2 hours and 57 minutes per resident.

Financial arrangements accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options. Medicare typically covers qualifying short-term skilled care following a hospital admission, while Medicaid provides support for eligible long-term residents.

Families evaluating short-term physical rehabilitation or long-term nursing oversight can contact Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek to check room availability or arrange an in-person tour.

Contact Autumn Lake Healthcare at Ballenger Creek

Overview of Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides skilled nursing and nursing home care in Frederick, Maryland, with around-the-clock nursing for residents who need ongoing clinical support. It may suit someone who needs round-the-clock nursing supervision in a nursing home setting.

The center has 196 beds. Rehabilitation services include IV therapy, speech and language therapy, and restorative care, supporting medical treatment, communication needs, and the maintenance of daily abilities.

Medicare and insurance case management, along with social work and discharge planning, help coordinate coverage and plan transitions in care. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident; payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Contact Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Country Meadows of Frederick

Country Meadows of Frederick in the Tulip Hill neighborhood of Frederick, MD, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, 24-hour skilled nursing, hospice care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private housing without daily care, while assisted living aids with personal routines. Secured memory care delivers specialized supervision for individuals living with dementia, and skilled nursing supplies continuous medical oversight.

Housing 160 beds, the expansive campus allows residents to adjust their level of support as health requirements change over time. On-site offerings include pet-friendly accommodations, a full-service salon and spa, restorative care, and physical rehabilitation services.

Financial coverage operates through private payment arrangements. Local transportation services are available to support off-site appointments and community outings.

Prospective residents evaluating multi-level care options or temporary respite stays can contact the administrative office to confirm room availability or schedule a campus tour.

Price range $177 - $322/Day Info Pricing updated on May 21st, 2026

Contact Country Meadows of Frederick

Overview of The Lodge at Willow Ponds

The Lodge at Willow Ponds runs a full continuum of care in Frederick, Maryland, covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing. Floor plans provide pet-friendly one- and two-bedroom apartments suitable for individual residents or couples. Direct care staff assist with bathing, dressing, and medications, while dedicated memory neighborhoods safeguard individuals prone to wandering.

Campus amenities center on a wellness complex equipped with an indoor pool, alongside a choice of dining venues for daily meals. Everyday errands sit right outside the door, evidenced by a walk score of 93 that allows active residents to get around town without driving.

Interested families searching for tiered senior housing options in Frederick County can contact The Lodge at Willow Ponds to check current apartment availability and arrange a site tour.

Contact The Lodge at Willow Ponds

Overview of National Lutheran Communities & Services

National Lutheran Communities & Services serves as the corporate parent organization based in Frederick, Maryland, managing a network of senior living campuses that provide independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The organization incorporates personalized health care programs such as “myPotential at Home,” which delivers transitional medical therapies and dedicated in-home support to help older adults remain independent.

The Frederick neighborhood has a walkability score of 38 out of 100, meaning the area is car-dependent and requires a vehicle for most trips. This specific Westview Drive location serves strictly as the central administrative office rather than a residential clinical facility, meaning its direct nursing citations-per-inspection rate is zero.

On-site routines across their actual care campuses focus on 24-hour supervision, medication assistance, and balanced meal plans.

Interested individuals who want to explore senior living arrangements can reach out to the corporate office of National Lutheran Communities & Services to find nearby campus locations, request detailed tier pricing menus, or confirm regional facility availability.

Contact National Lutheran Communities & Services

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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • 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 10 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.

Nursing Homes in Frederick at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Frederick, MD. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Frederick, MD. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Frederick, MD. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5