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Lochearn Nursing Home, Llc

Baltimore, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215207) · 200 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.13★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (410) 358-3410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Lochearn Nursing Home holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above Maryland's state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

Lochearn Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.

Lochearn Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus status noted for this facility.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Lochearn Nursing Home… Lochearn Nursing Home…: 5★ 5★ MD average MD average: 3.13★ 3.13★ Future Care/Lifebr chain avg Future Care/Lifebr chain avg: 3.8★ 3.8★

About this facility

Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Baltimore, Maryland (Baltimore City), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1989. The facility is licensed for 200 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 191.7 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, Lochearn holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.

CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.91, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.

Lochearn is part of the Future Care/Lifebridge Health chain, which operates 18 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.8 stars. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.

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?

Lochearn Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Maryland's state average of 3.13.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, Lochearn is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 38.1%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus status is noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Lochearn has 200 certified beds and an average daily census of 191.7 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Future Care/Lifebridge Health chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average rating of 3.8 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Lochearn has been certified since June 1, 1989.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars) for Lochearn.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 4103583410 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover touring details; contact the facility at 4103583410 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 latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215207?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.