Ellicott City Healthcare Center
Ellicott City, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215160) · 182 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (410) 461-7577 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ellicott City Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ellicott City Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3%.
Ellicott City Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the facility's inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Ellicott City Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 182 certified beds and an average daily census of 147.2 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since November 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon ('Y') for this facility; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for the underlying details.
Ellicott City Healthcare Center is part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars across the chain. CMS records indicate no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility's overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 27.3%; the staffing star rating is 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation on record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 182 certified beds with an average daily census of 147.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Communicare Health chain, which operates 110 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (1 star here), staffing (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (2 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4104617577 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 4104617577 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215160?state=MD.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.