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Best Nursing Homes in Westminster, MD

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Westminster, MD 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: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Westminster, 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: 3.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Westminster, 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: 3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Westminster, 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Westminster

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

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

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View
NH
PC
Westminster (Main Street)
109
Facility 109
MD AVG 43
Rank #102 / 697
94.0% +14%3.64 -65%-4%$0
28
Facility 28
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #30 / 149
7.0-99A+
54
Facility 54
MD AVG 43
Rank #380 / 985
3332 Main Street Holdco LLC$15.6M$2.4M15.7%215017
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor
NH
NC
PC
RC
Sykesville (Hawk Ridge)
118
Facility 118
MD AVG 43
Rank #86 / 697
87.1% +6%3.40 -26%-10%$0
84
Facility 84
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #136 / 149
21.0-108-
41
Facility 41
MD AVG 43
Rank #508 / 985
7309 Second Avenue Opco LLC$14.9M$2.1M14.2%215136
Westminster Healthcare Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
Westminster (Washington Road)
170
Facility 170
MD AVG 43
Rank #24 / 697
70.5% -14%3.82 +69%+1%$63.7k
68
Facility 68
MD AVG 49.9
Rank #122 / 149
13.61112-
12
Facility 12
MD AVG 43
Rank #802 / 985
-$15.1M$7.7M
51.1%
Facility 51.1%
MD AVG 38.5%
Rank #28 / 148
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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 Birch Manor

A home where robust historical surroundings meet quality senior care, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor in Sykesville celebrates each unique individual with respect and professionalism. The premier nursing home combines state-of-the-art technologies with highly-trained care staff, providing residents with a hassle-free and peaceful healing period.
Undoubtedly, Autumn Lake at Birch Manor is where many choose to relax and recover in a good place for a good time. The person-centered services offer comprehensive programs that successfully care for even challenging medical conditions. With an emphasis on short-term and long-term care, seniors receive professional care in therapy (speech, occupational, physical), orthopedic care, wound care, trach management, pain management, stroke recovery, diabetes management, memory care, and podiatry care– among many others.

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor 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 Birch Manor.

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Overview of Westminster Healthcare Center

Westminster Healthcare Center, by the CommuniCare Family of Communities, is the city’s trusted skilled nursing and rehabilitation home with memory care. 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. The long-term care facility aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness. 

Worthington Healthcare Center emphasizes its short- and long-term care services, which are delivered by a dedicated team of caregivers who strive to meet and follow a resident’s individualized care plan for a complete healing period. Areas of expertise include wound care, memory care training, post-surgical care, palliative care, hospice care, and therapy (physical, occupational, and speech).

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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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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 Westminster, 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 4 nursing homes in Westminster, MD. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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 Westminster, 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.