Encore At Turf Valley
Ellicott City, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215355) · 91 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (410) 461-7070 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Encore At Turf Valley in Ellicott City, MD has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Encore At Turf Valley reports 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
Encore At Turf Valley has no federal fines on record — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Encore At Turf Valley is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ellicott City, Howard County, Maryland. The facility is certified for 91 beds and reports an average of 84.9 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 2, 2010. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
According to CMS Care Compare, Encore At Turf Valley holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 2 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
CMS records show 0 federal fines (total $0.00) and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon and no Special Focus status are indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Encore At Turf Valley is part of the Lorien Health Services chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 across the chain.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current ratings, inspection reports, and penalty records directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Encore At Turf Valley has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.11 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 60.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Encore At Turf Valley is certified for 91 beds and reports an average of 84.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lorien Health Services chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 2, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspection (4 stars), Staffing (4 stars), Quality Measures (2 stars), and an Overall rating (4 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4104617070 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4104617070 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 current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215355?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.