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ELLICOTT CITY HEALTHCARE CENTER

3000 NORTH RIDGE ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043
Score: 48 / 100

Ellicott City Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 48/100. The facility ranks in the 39th percentile among Maryland nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing at Ellicott City Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.44 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 103 deficiencies at Ellicott City Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.44 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.65 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.00 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.79 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.08 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.40 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

103
Total Deficiencies
Nov 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 102 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Nov 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0677 Severity D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    Nov 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity D
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Nov 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jun 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0585 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt e
    Jun 26, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 48 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
182
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
37