221 nursing homes in Maryland
Medicare and Medicaid certified, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 221
- average CMS stars
- 3.2
- certified beds
- 27,188
- for profit
- 82%
How Maryland nursing homes rate
CMS rates 219 of Maryland's 221 certified nursing homes. The average overall rating is 3.2 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 58 |
| 4 of 5 | 44 |
| 3 of 5 | 37 |
| 2 of 5 | 51 |
| 1 of 5 | 29 |
| Not rated | 2 |
The top-rated nursing homes in Maryland
Sorted by overall stars, then health inspection stars, staffing and size.
| Nursing home | City | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edenwald | Towson | 5 of 5 | 70 |
| Riderwood Village | Silver Spring | 5 of 5 | 44 |
| Sacred Heart Home Inc | Hyattsville | 5 of 5 | 44 |
| Willowbrooke Ct Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice | Adamstown | 5 of 5 | 42 |
| Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | North Bethesda | 5 of 5 | 41 |
| Transitional Care Services at Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | 5 of 5 | 35 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 5 of 5 | 16 |
| Garrett County Subacute Unit | Oakland | 5 of 5 | 10 |
| St. Joseph's Nursing Home | Catonsville | 5 of 5 | 44 |
| Deer's Head Center | Salisbury | 5 of 5 | 80 |
Nursing homes by city
The cities with the most certified nursing homes in Maryland.
- Baltimore 39 homes
- Silver Spring 12 homes
- Catonsville 8 homes
- Towson 8 homes
- Rockville 7 homes
- Frederick 6 homes
- Hagerstown 6 homes
- Annapolis 4 homes
- Bethesda 4 homes
- Cumberland 4 homes
- Salisbury 4 homes
- Chestertown 3 homes
- Clinton 3 homes
- Ellicott City 3 homes
- Glen Burnie 3 homes
Who owns them
| Ownership | Nursing homes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| For profit | 181 | 82% |
| Non-profit | 36 | 16% |
| Government | 4 | 2% |
Inspections and fines
At the most recent standard inspection, Maryland's homes were cited for 3,749 deficiencies, an average of 17 each. 2 had none. 89 homes were fined $4,863,239 over 3 years.
Special focus facilities and abuse flags
24 homes carry the CMS abuse icon. 1 is a special focus facility and 5 are candidates: homes with a long record of serious problems that CMS inspects more often.
How to read a CMS star rating
One star is much below average and five stars much above, compared with other homes in the same state. Look at the health inspection stars first, then read the citations.
Questions families ask about Maryland
How many nursing homes are in Maryland?
221 certified by CMS.
What is the best rated nursing home in Maryland?
We don't pick one. Edenwald in Towson tops the CMS sort with 5 stars.
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Maryland?
For up to 100 days of skilled care after a 3-day hospital stay, not for long-term custodial care. A shared room has a median of $12,927 a month here.
What does a CMS star rating mean?
How a home compares with others in the same state, from inspections, staffing and quality.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.