Best nursing homes in Howard County, MD
There are 6 nursing homes in Howard County, Maryland certified by Medicare. Of the 6 with a CMS star rating, the average is 3.5 stars, compared with 3.2 statewide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nursing Homes in Howard County, MD, ranked
Sorted by CMS star rating. Facilities without a rating are listed last.
1.Residences at Vantage Point
5400 Vantage Point Road, Columbia, MD 21044
Non-profit · 44 beds · Part of Life Care Services
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average2.The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant
9120 Fathers Legacy, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Non-profit · 16 beds
- CMS high performer
★★★★★5Much above average3.Encore at Turf Valley
11150 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042
For-profit · 91 beds · Part of Lorien Health Services
★★★★★4Above average4.Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge
7615 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075
For-profit · 70 beds · Part of Lorien Health Services
★★★★★3Average5.Ellicott City Healthcare Center
3000 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
For-profit · 182 beds · Part of Communicare Health
- Special Focus candidate
- Abuse citation
★★★★★2Below average6.Lorien Health Systems - Columbia
6334 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
For-profit · 205 beds · Part of Lorien Health Services
★★★★★2Below average
Compare staffing and inspections
| Nursing home | Overall | Beds | Owner type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Vantage Point | 5 | 44 | Non-profit |
| The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant | 5 | 16 | Non-profit |
| Encore at Turf Valley | 4 | 91 | For-profit |
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge | 3 | 70 | For-profit |
| Ellicott City Healthcare Center | 2 | 182 | For-profit |
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | 2 | 205 | For-profit |
Nursing Homes in nearby cities
- Columbia, MD (2 · 2.6 mi)
- Ellicott City, MD (3 · 3 mi)
- Elkridge, MD (1 · 6 mi)
- Catonsville, MD (8 · 6.6 mi)
- Randallstown, MD (3 · 9.3 mi)
- Laurel, MD (2 · 11 mi)
- Pikesville, MD (1 · 11.1 mi)
- Burtonsville, MD (1 · 11.3 mi)
- Sykesville, MD (3 · 11.5 mi)
- Brooklyn Park, MD (1 · 11.9 mi)
- Sandy Spring, MD (2 · 12.1 mi)
- Baltimore, MD (39 · 13 mi)
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Howard County, MD?
6 Medicare-certified nursing homes are listed in Howard County, Maryland.
What is the best-rated nursing home in Howard County, MD?
Residences at Vantage Point has the highest CMS rating here (5 stars). In total, 2 nursing homes in Howard County, MD have 5 stars. Ratings are a good place to start, but visit and ask questions before you decide.
Do any nursing homes in Howard County, MD have CMS warnings?
1 nursing home here has a CMS abuse citation icon or Special Focus Facility status: Ellicott City Healthcare Center. Check each facility page for details.
Helpful resources
- How to choose a nursing home: a practical checklist
- Nursing home star ratings explained
- How to read nursing home inspection citations
- Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
- Nursing homes with the most federal fines
- Best-staffed nursing homes in the U.S.
- Nursing homes with the lowest staff turnover
- Special Focus Facility nursing homes (list)