nursing home in Ellicott City, MD
The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant
9120 Fathers Legacy, Ellicott City, MD 21042 · (410) 696-6700
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant at a glance
The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant is a 16-bed non-profit nursing home in Ellicott City, Maryland (Howard County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Maryland average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5.7 hours of nursing care per day (1.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 26, 2025) found 3 health citations. The Maryland average is 17.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 46.2% per year (state average 40.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 16
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- April 18, 2017
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Howard County
- CMS Certification Number
- 215363
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.75 hrs | 3.87 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.48 hrs | 0.84 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.14 hrs | 2.12 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.24 hrs | 3.47 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 46.2% | 40.2% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 38.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 17 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 34 | 115.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $21,934 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 16 | 124 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 13 | 106 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 79.4% | 84.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 2.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 5.9% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 16.7% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 35% | 20.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 10% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.1% | 22.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 51.9% | 16.7% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 6.8% | 25% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.9% | 92.6% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Maryland avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.5% | 79.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 14 health deficiencies and 16 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2025 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0200 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| June 26, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 25, 2025 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 11, 2023 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0224 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 11, 2023 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0711 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 14, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0887 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| September 2, 2022 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 31, 2022 |
| May 22, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 14, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2025 |
| LEE-LLACER, REYNALDO Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2025 |
| SCHERR, NICOLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2025 |
| SODEXHO INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/28/2025 |
| BRANCH, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2019 |
| BRANCH, JEFFREY Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2019 |
| CARROLL LUTHERAN VILLAGE INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2016 |
| BRANCH, JEFFREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/08/2019 |
| FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| ROSENHEIM, MICHELLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2025 |
| SCHERR, NICOLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/28/2021 |
| SODEXHO INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant's rating?
The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Maryland nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Maryland average of 17. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant and how do I contact it?
The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant is at 9120 Fathers Legacy, Ellicott City, MD 21042. Phone: (410) 696-6700.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.