Page 4 of Best Nursing Homes in Maryland

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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
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.
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: 50.3% 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.
Ginger Cove
NH
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
SNF
Annapolis
96
Facility 96
MD AVG 107
Rank #86 / 142
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5.64
Facility 5.64
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #10 / 120
? +25%+50%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
12
Facility 12
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #2 / 123
4.0
Facility 4.0
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #3 / 123
-41A+
51
Facility 51
MD AVG 45
Rank #70 / 161
Phyllis Boulden
$5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #101 / 105
$13.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #16 / 105
265.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 265.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #3 / 105
215174
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View
NH
PC
SNF
Westminster
109
Facility 109
MD AVG 107
Rank #69 / 142
89.3%
Facility 89.3%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #43 / 91
+8%
3.69
Facility 3.69
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #49 / 120
A+ -65%-2%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
30
Facility 30
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #27 / 123
7.5
Facility 7.5
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #27 / 123
-97A+
54
Facility 54
MD AVG 45
Rank #62 / 161
3332 Main Street Holdco LLC
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #61 / 105
$2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #77 / 105
15.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 15.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #75 / 105
215017
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Parkville
NH
RC
SNF
Baltimore (Baynesville)
135
Facility 135
MD AVG 107
Rank #44 / 142
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #32 / 91
+11%
2.98
Facility 2.98
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #108 / 120
B+ -51%-21%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
37
Facility 37
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #43 / 123
9.3
Facility 9.3
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #44 / 123
1124C
69
Facility 69
MD AVG 45
Rank #27 / 161
8710 Emge Holdco LLC
$16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #52 / 105
$1.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #90 / 105
8.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 8.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #88 / 105
215129
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton
NH
RC
SNF
Crofton (Charing Cross)
180
Facility 180
MD AVG 107
Rank #16 / 142
86.6%
Facility 86.6%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #54 / 91
+5%
3.35
Facility 3.35
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #65 / 120
A- +35%-11%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
37
Facility 37
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #43 / 123
12.3
Facility 12.3
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #73 / 123
-156-
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 45
Rank #89 / 161
A&R Stern Family Cc Holdings LLC
$27.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $27.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #14 / 105
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #73 / 105
11.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 11.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #85 / 105
215120
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oakview
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Silver Spring (Wheaton)
138
Facility 138
MD AVG 107
Rank #41 / 142
92.2%
Facility 92.2%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #29 / 91
+12%
3.62
Facility 3.62
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #53 / 120
B+ -53%-4%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
60
Facility 60
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #83 / 123
20.0
Facility 20.0
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #113 / 123
-127-
29
Facility 29
MD AVG 45
Rank #120 / 161
Oakview Holdco LLC
$16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #56 / 105
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #81 / 105
13.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 13.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #82 / 105
215338
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Sykesville (Hawk Ridge)
118
Facility 118
MD AVG 107
Rank #61 / 142
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #42 / 91
+8%
3.38
Facility 3.38
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #65 / 120
C -26%-10%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
85
Facility 85
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #114 / 123
17.0
Facility 17.0
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #102 / 123
-106-
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 45
Rank #89 / 161
7309 Second Avenue Opco LLC
$14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #68 / 105
$2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #82 / 105
14.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 14.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #79 / 105
215136
Althea Woodland Nursing Home
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Silver Spring (Montgomery Knolls)
50
Facility 50
MD AVG 107
Rank #109 / 142
97.6%
Facility 97.6%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #6 / 91
+18%
3.99
Facility 3.99
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #32 / 120
A- -3%+6%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
29
Facility 29
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #25 / 123
7.3
Facility 7.3
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #26 / 123
-49-
12
Facility 12
MD AVG 45
Rank #145 / 161
Toni Meyer
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #100 / 105
$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #75 / 105
40.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 40.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #61 / 105
215228
Frederick Health & Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Frederick (Wyngate)
120
Facility 120
MD AVG 107
Rank #56 / 142
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #19 / 91
+14%
3.29
Facility 3.29
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #77 / 120
B- -50%-13%
$13.5k
Facility $13.5k
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #89 / 123
81
Facility 81
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #111 / 123
11.6
Facility 11.6
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #68 / 123
1113-
55
Facility 55
MD AVG 45
Rank #60 / 161
-
$13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #77 / 105
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #52 / 105
49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #32 / 105
215184
Meadow Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Catonsville
120
Facility 120
MD AVG 107
Rank #56 / 142
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #12 / 91
+16%
2.67
Facility 2.67
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #120 / 120
B- -3%-29%
$11.5k
Facility $11.5k
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #85 / 123
52
Facility 52
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #74 / 123
13.0
Facility 13.0
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #79 / 123
2115-
59
Facility 59
MD AVG 45
Rank #50 / 161
Margaret Hubbard
$17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #49 / 105
$7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #42 / 105
43.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 43.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #49 / 105
215347
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola
NH
HOS
SNF
Silver Spring
151
Facility 151
MD AVG 107
Rank #33 / 142
94.8%
Facility 94.8%
MD AVG 82.7%
Rank #15 / 91
+15%
3.47
Facility 3.47
MD AVG 3.77
Rank #62 / 120
B- -55%-8%
$0
Facility $0
MD AVG $65.0k
Rank #1 / 123
57
Facility 57
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #79 / 123
19.0
Facility 19.0
MD AVG 12.8
Rank #111 / 123
2143-
44
Facility 44
MD AVG 45
Rank #83 / 161
901 Arcola Avenue Opco LLC
$18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $18.4M
Rank #44 / 105
$1.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG $8.4M
Rank #87 / 105
8.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 8.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MD AVG 50.3%
Rank #90 / 105
215014

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Ginger Cove

4000 River Crescent Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401
Overview of Ginger Cove

Ginger Cove in Annapolis, Maryland, offers a environment for residents of all needs. This Life-Care community caters to individuals 60 and over, providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care options. Ginger Cove prioritizes resident well-being with a heartfelt, resident-centered approach. Their dedicated staff crafts personalized care plans to ensure your loved one receives the exact level of support needed. Residents thrive in a cozy, relaxing, and fun-filled atmosphere, enjoying delicious and nutritious meals served daily, along with a vibrant calendar of social gatherings, educational activities, and specialized programs.

A life free from everyday chores. Ginger Cove takes care of housekeeping, laundry, and even transportation to appointments. With newfound free time, residents can explore their interests in a variety of ways. Continuing education programs encourage lifelong learning, while an on-site wellness center and resort-inspired amenities like an indoor pool and walking trails promote physical and mental well-being. Prefer for a quiet afternoon in the meditation garden, a friendly game of croquet with neighbors, or a kayaking expedition on Gingerville Creek, there’s something for everyone. For those seeking adventure beyond campus, Ginger Cove provides safe and secure living while you explore historic Annapolis, venture to Washington D.C., or international Travels.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View is Manchester’s trusted skilled nursing home, where residents thrive with the support of quality services for long-term nursing and sub-acute rehabilitation. Adding to the small-town charm of the atmosphere, residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust for a vibrant sense of community. At the Autumn Lake branch in Long View, the results-driven approach to senior recovery ensures that residents have a successful, relaxing, and rejuvenating recovery.
As an Autumn Lake home, expect the staff to deliver comprehensive long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services, seniors receive professional care in therapy (speech, occupational, physical), orthopedic care, wound care, colostomy care, pain management, stroke recovery, diabetes management, bariatric care, and cardio-pulmonary care– among many others.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View 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 Long View.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Parkville

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Parkville, situated in Baltimore, Maryland, ranks among the area’s premier healthcare providers. Located strategically in Baltimore County’s bustling metro area, it offers residents easy access to nearby hospitals, making it an ideal choice for those seeking exceptional care within a relaxed and convenient setting. Mainly, this facility specializes in a wide range of services, including subacute rehabilitation, long-term care home, and skilled nursing care, all thoughtfully designed to cater to diverse healthcare needs.
Dedicated to residents’ well-being, the facility extends its support to individuals requiring IV therapy, stroke recovery, pain management, and lymphedema management. It also stands out as a non-smoking environment, ensuring a healthy and comfortable atmosphere. Beyond its commitment to healthcare excellence, it offers salon services and provides luxurious private and semi-private rooms. For those seeking nursing home facilities, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Parkville presents a top-tier choice within the Baltimore area.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Parkville 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 Parkville.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton

Nestled within the serene suburban enclave of Crofton, Autumn Lake Crofton offers continuous, skilled nursing support for a diverse range of complex medical conditions, ensuring residents receive attentive care 24/7. Senior individuals seek refuge in Autumn Lake Crofton to find solace, regain their strength, and experience revitalization under the expert and compassionate care of the dedicated rehabilitative team.
In addition to its sub-acute rehabilitation services, this facility is celebrated for its unwavering commitment to long-term care. For more than three decades, this cherished care provider has played an essential role in the community. Autumn Lake offers advanced care programs for complex medical conditions, with a dedicated staff ready to assist senior residents every step of the way.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Crofton 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 Crofton.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oakview

Located on Barker Street in Montgomery County’s urban area, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oakview is a skilled nursing home dedicated to short-term rehabilitation and ongoing long-term care in Silver Spring, Maryland. Owned by Oakview Holdco LLC, it takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to fund care. The facility serves around 138 residents with a current 84.2 percent occupancy rate.

The home provides 24/7 nursing care averaging 3 hours 44 minutes of nursing support per resident day, delivered by a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. That level of diligent staffing ensures consistent support all the time. A nurse practitioner works on-site, and the facility brings in consulting specialists: a psychiatrist, a wound care specialist, and a physiatrist (a physician focused on physical medicine and rehabilitation). This clinical depth makes the community well-positioned for occupants convalescing from serious health events or managing complex care needs. Clinically, the home’s programs underscore recovery and restoration. It offers specialized tracks for stroke recovery, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, joint replacement recovery, and orthopedic care. Physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and respiratory therapy services exist on-site, staffed with licensed therapists and technicians. The facility also delivers palliative care and respite care, broadening its reach to residents and families with different objectives. The typical stay here is about 129 days, reflecting the mix of post-acute rehabilitation residents who remain weeks to a few months and longer-term occupants staying for ongoing nursing care. Private pay residents, about half of new admissions, typically stay around 27 days. Medicare and Medicaid residents represent roughly 29 and 21 percent of admissions apiece, and the home takes three forms of coverage. Daily life is anchored by a dietitian, on-site dental services, mental health services, and a full activities and recreation program. The facility has an active Resident Council and Family Council so that occupants and family members can join discussions about policies, care quality, and community life. The neighborhood around Autumn Lake is somewhat walkable. Some errands and services are then reachable on foot, but most travels need a car. The home sits about 2.3 miles from Silver Spring’s city center in an urban, residential setting convenient to family visitors.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor is a nursing home in Sykesville, MD offering skilled nursing, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief.

Respite care offers a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time away. The community also provides long term living services for ongoing residence.

The home has 118 beds and is 90% occupied, meaning most beds are currently in use. Short term rehabilitation is available, with speech and language therapy and stroke recovery among the programs offered.

Additional programs address dialysis, diabetes management, pain management, bariatric patients, trach management care, colostomy care, and podiatry care. These services give residents access to care directed at the documented needs covered by each program.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 23 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing support during recovery, ongoing skilled care, palliative support, or a short respite stay.

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Overview of Althea Woodland Nursing Home

Althea Woodland Nursing Home is a skilled nursing community that has been the center of excellence for nursing homes. They have continuously provided the highest level of support for the speedy recovery of its residents. The results-driven community follows a resident-centered approach to holistic wellness for seniors.

Althea Woodland is the premiere home for skilled nursing and long-term care because of its commitment to maintaining a level of comfort, safety, and security in the community. 

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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.

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Overview of Meadow Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

Meadow Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center offers skilled nursing care and a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy for individuals in need of recovery and seniors looking for long-term care. Operated by a dedicated team of certified professionals including nurses and therapists, collaborative efforts ensure that personalized care plans for each resident are expertly crafted. Assistance with daily living activities are also provided with warmth and compassion, alongside comfortable private or semi-private rooms, healthy meals, and access to engaging social and recreational options for residents.

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Overview of Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola

If you’re looking for a home where you can proudly say that you reside in a top-notch level of care in Silver Spring, then Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola is the ideal 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 truly feel the high-end quality of care in a nurturing environment. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola is the place to rest, recover, and rejuvenate. 
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; stroke recovery, cardio-pulmonary care, joining replacement, and orthopedic care.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Arcola 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 Arcola.

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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. 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
No paid rankings Facilities cannot pay to influence placement.
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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 164 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.

Nursing Homes in Maryland at a glance

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