Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Ellicott City, Maryland
1 of 3 nursing homes in Ellicott City (33%) meet our strict criteria. The Maryland statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.3
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
285
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
3
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Ellicott City, Maryland, is adequate, with only one of the three facilities being recommended. Families should consider The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant, which holds a B+ rating and five stars, while noting that one facility has received fines, making careful evaluation essential.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant (85) — The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring that each of its 12 beds provides a nurturing environment. With a B+ grade and no fines, residents can trust they are in capable hands.
The other 2 Ellicott City facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant stands out with its excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. As a non-profit facility, it emphasizes community-focused care, ensuring that each of its 12 beds provides a nurturing environment. With a B+ grade and no fines, residents can trust they are in capable hands.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Ellicott City Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.3 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Ellicott City Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Ellicott City's city average is 3.3 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 3 Ellicott City facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Ellicott City avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Ellicott City facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Ellicott City, MD are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Ellicott City (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Ellicott City "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Ellicott City?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.