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Best Nursing Homes in Maryland

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 146 nursing homes in Maryland using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MD
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland. 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: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland. 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Maryland

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

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

Buckingham‘s Choice
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Adamstown (Baker Circle)
42
Facility 42
MD AVG 43
Rank #237 / 697
56.8% -31%4.73 +64%+25%$0299.7-25-
3
Facility 3
MD AVG 43
Rank #930 / 985
-$19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/202349.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023215329
Edenwald Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Towson (Southerly Road)
94
Facility 94
MD AVG 43
Rank #148 / 697
72.3% -12%5.28 +5%+40%$0
9
Facility 9
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #2 / 149
4.5-35A+
83
Facility 83
MD AVG 43
Rank #70 / 985
Mark Beggs$29.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #77 / 148
215372
Sterling Care Hillhaven Assisted Living and Memory Care
NH
AL
HOS
MC
SNF
Adelphi (Knollwood)
66
Facility 66
MD AVG 43
Rank #200 / 697
89.6% +9%- -69%-$0
18
Facility 18
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #9 / 149
6.0-58-
25
Facility 25
MD AVG 43
Rank #684 / 985
Hillhaven Operator Holdco, LLC$8.3MFiscal year ending 07/2023$4.8MFiscal year ending 07/2023
58%Fiscal year ending 07/2023
Facility 58%Fiscal year ending 07/2023
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #19 / 148
215212
Friends House Retirement Community
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Sandy Spring
24
Facility 24
MD AVG 43
Rank #256 / 697
75.2% -9%4.26 -19%+13%$23.0k
17
Facility 17
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #8 / 149
4.3-65-
6
Facility 6
MD AVG 43
Rank #891 / 985
Kendall Anthony$10.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024$8.4MFiscal year ending 06/202478.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024215211
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Waugh Chapel
NH
RC
SNF
Gambrills
110
Facility 110
MD AVG 43
Rank #96 / 697
89.5% +9%3.16 -64%-16%$0
24
Facility 24
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #24 / 149
8.0-102-
35
Facility 35
MD AVG 43
Rank #583 / 985
1221 Waugh Chapel Holdco LLC$19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023$1.7MFiscal year ending 12/20238.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023215148
Homewood Living Frederick
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Frederick
120
Facility 120
MD AVG 43
Rank #79 / 697
72.3% -12%4.25 +3%+13%$0
19
Facility 19
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #12 / 149
6.3-83-
14
Facility 14
MD AVG 43
Rank #788 / 985
Phillip Bowers$21.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
70.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 70.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #124 / 148
215245
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Essex
238
Facility 238
MD AVG 43
Rank #5 / 697
92.4% +12%3.24 +5%-14%$0
29
Facility 29
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #31 / 149
7.3-219-
61
Facility 61
MD AVG 43
Rank #301 / 985
Riverview Holdco LLC$33.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/202310.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023215203
Tuckerman Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Rockville
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 43
Rank #238 / 697
83.2% +1%2.88 +43%-24%$0
23
Facility 23
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #21 / 149
4.6-37-
39
Facility 39
MD AVG 43
Rank #534 / 985
Calanthia Green$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023$2.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #88 / 148
215320
Montcare Bethesda
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Bethesda (Georgetown Village)
120
Facility 120
MD AVG 43
Rank #79 / 697
84.7% +3%3.04 -9%-19%$0
34
Facility 34
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #54 / 149
8.5-102-
70
Facility 70
MD AVG 43
Rank #184 / 985
Jack Ribikow$4.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 44%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #65 / 148
215095
Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Ellicott City (Lutheran Village At Miller’s Grant)
36
Facility 36
MD AVG 43
Rank #244 / 697
59.5% -28%6.58 -14%+74%$0
14
Facility 14
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #5 / 149
7.0-14-
19
Facility 19
MD AVG 43
Rank #746 / 985
Geary Milliken$23.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
29%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 29%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #148 / 148
215363
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Cherry Lane
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Laurel (Mistletoe Springs)
155
Facility 155
MD AVG 43
Rank #39 / 697
95.3% +16%3.21 +25%-15%$0
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #75 / 149
13.7-148-
36
Facility 36
MD AVG 43
Rank #563 / 985
A&R Stern Family Cl Holdings, LLC$24.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023$3.4MFiscal year ending 12/202314.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023215177
Advanced Rehab at Autumn Lake Healthcare
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Lutherville (Rockland)
110
Facility 110
MD AVG 43
Rank #96 / 697
68.8% -16%4.24 -42%+12%$8.0k
40
Facility 40
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #72 / 149
10.0176-
10
Facility 10
MD AVG 43
Rank #837 / 985
515 Brightfield Road Holdco LLC$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/202347.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023215226
Asbury Methodist Village
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Gaithersburg (Russell Avenue)
164
Facility 164
MD AVG 43
Rank #27 / 697
61.4% -25%3.92 +40%+4%$0297.3-163-
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 43
Rank #508 / 985
Asbury Communities Inc$28.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023$18.6MFiscal year ending 12/202364.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023215099
Revitz House
NH
AL
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Rockville
558
Facility 558
MD AVG 43
Rank #1 / 697
69.4% -16%3.91 -37%+4%$0
25
Facility 25
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #25 / 149
8.3-378-
81
Facility 81
MD AVG 43
Rank #86 / 985
Alison Baraf$57.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023$42.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
72.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #41 / 148
215071
Sterling Care Forest Hill
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Forest Hill
156
Facility 156
MD AVG 43
Rank #37 / 697
35.9% -56%3.28 -26%-13%$10.0k
44
Facility 44
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #84 / 149
11.0156-
61
Facility 61
MD AVG 43
Rank #301 / 985
-$19.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #142 / 148
215194
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Nursing Home Explorer
Overview of Atlee Hill Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Facility

Atlee Hill specializes in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Its commitment to aiding individuals in need, whether short-term rehab, long-term care, or post-operative recovery, shines through its round-the-clock availability and a dedicated team equipped with state-of-the-art technology and extensive expertise. Here, quality care and personalized treatments are not just words but a guarantee, reflecting its unwavering dedication to individual well-being.

Atlee Hill excels in providing complex clinical care, addressing various needs such as wound care, IV therapy, therapy (speech, occupational, physical), and surgical recovery care services. It also offers specialized memory care services for its residents in a stimulating environment.

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Overview of Emerald Pointe

Experience the serene charm of Emerald Pointe, a vibrant senior living community crafted for mature professionals, retirees, and active adults seeking a peaceful yet engaging lifestyle. Situated in a convenient and scenic part of Hagerstown, MD, the community offers a selection of custom-built homes with four unique floor plans all designed to provide comfort and a sense of personal space. With craftsmanship by Paul Crampton Contractors, a trusted name since 1967, residents can trust in the quality, comfort, and enduring value of their new homes.

Emerald Pointe prides itself on providing a vibrant community experience with a focus on maintenance-free living. Residents can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere surrounded by like-minded neighbors, along with a variety of community features, including scenic walking paths and recreational spaces for relaxation and socializing. Here, homeowners can embrace a lifestyle filled with warmth, ease, and a sense of belonging in Hagerstown’s most sought-after active adult community.

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Overview of Comfort Fit Home Care II

Tucked away in the neighborhood of Pasadena, MD, Comfort Fit Home Care II is an excellent senior living community that offers assisted living services. Offering cozy residences with housekeeping and laundry services, the community makes sure residents are worry-free and comfortable. Apart from daily living support, residents enjoy access to on-site rehabilitation and memory care services should their needs change.

Entertainment and engagement are guaranteed with special events, fun activities, and wellness programs. Healthy and delicious meals are also served daily with snacks throughout the day to keep residents nourished. Several amenities like computer learning classes, library, and theater room are available as well to make residents’ retirement more enjoyable and fulfilling.

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Overview of Garrison Estates I Facility

Receive quality care and support with Garrison Estates I Facility, an inviting community in Baltimore, MD dedicated to assisted living. The community helps residents maintain their independence while receiving round-the-clock care and individualized care plans tailored to their needs. In addition to daily living assistance, the community provides compassionate Alzheimer’s care to those dealing with the challenges of memory loss to help them thrive against their condition.

There’s an array of social and cultural activities for residents to enjoy, keeping them active and entertained. The community also provides the convenience of having skilled nursing and therapy services like occupational, physical, and speech therapy on-site. With Garrison Estates I Facility, residents enjoy all the comforts they need to continue living the lifestyle they want.

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Overview of Arcadia of Denton II

Arcadia of Denton II on Daffin Lane celebrates purposeful living in a cozy, home-like environment, which is why they ensure that residents are satisfied with the services they receive. The brand new family-owned community knows the importance of getting together and understanding the uniqueness of everyone; with that thought, each resident can receive personalized care tailored to their needs.

Arcadia Senior Living practices a service centered on values, so they keep an open mind for their residents of assisted living and respite care while developing a relationship built with purpose. Residents are welcome to use the amenities available in the community, such as deliciously prepared home-cooked meals, spacious common areas, and well-lit lounge areas, with services that include housekeeping and linen services, personal laundry, and transportation services.

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Overview of Catherine’s House Elderly Assisted Living

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood in Montgomery County, Clarksburg, MD, Catherine’s House Elderly Assisted Living is a well-established senior living community that offers premiere assisted living services. Providing access to an array of medical services such as visiting doctors and nurses, in-house rehabilitation, physical and speech therapy, and other complex services, the community ensures residents will receive the care they need. Offering intimate accommodations for 5 people, the community warrants personalized services, close interactions, and focused attention.

Residents here enjoy the convenience brought by housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services, giving them more time to spend in exciting activities and exercise programs. Gourmet meals are also provided to give residents the nourishment they need without the hassles of cooking and cleaning. With emergency alert and monitoring, residents can comfortably rest knowing that they are in a safe and secure environment.

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Overview of Adelphi House III

Enjoy your best years with Adelphi House III, a reliable senior living community located in the charming neighborhood of Rambler Place, Adelphi, MD, providing assisted living and memory care. The community can accommodate up to five residents with its intimate and welcoming environment. With its commitment to seniors’ welfare, the community boasts a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals available around the clock.

The community provides a wide range of fun activities such as music and pet therapy and games to ensure residents are happy. Come with friends and explore wonderful places with enjoyable outside trips. Delight with healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Adelphi House III is great for seniors aiming to maximize their freedom and live without regrets.

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Overview of Adelphi House IV

Set in the calm setting of Rambler Drive, Adelphi, MD, Adelphi House IV is a trusted senior living community focusing on assisted living. With its 5-bed accommodations in various studio layouts, the community strives to provide a comfortable and secure retirement. Moreover, a team of highly trained and responsible professionals works closely with residents to devise a care plan that best matches their needs and preferences.

The community empowers seniors to maintain their freedom while retaining meaningful relationships. Adelphi House IV also helps seniors keep their surroundings clean by handling housekeeping and other daily chores. Eat without hassles with well-balanced home-cooked meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences, Adelphi House IV strives to create a haven for seniors to enjoy every moment of their golden years.

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Overview of Ring House Independent Living Apartments

Conveniently located in the harmonious residential area of East Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD, Ring House Independent Living Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Featuring cozy and specially designed studio to two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed to find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also offers round-the-clock concierge to assist residents with their day-to-day activities.

With a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs, residents gain meaningful experiences and meet new friends. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available in the community with its rehab suite. Here, residents retain their independence while doing the things they love, surrounded by the community’s welcoming spaces.

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Overview of Arcadia of Easton

Arcadia Living is an assisted living community throughout Maryland, offering personal care and memory support. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, home-cooked meals, housekeeping, and laundry. The community also works closely with residents to provide high-quality care to help them maintain their independence.

Exercises and social events provide residents with more opportunities to learn and gain meaningful experiences. Spacious common areas and thoughtfully designed rooms also ensure residents can rest and interact with friends comfortably. Featuring several homes in Chester, Denton, Crofton, and Easton, the community ensures easy access to high-quality care. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in Maryland, especially with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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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 Maryland

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 146 nursing homes in Maryland. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Maryland?

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 Maryland, 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 Maryland?

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.