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Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy

Mount Airy, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215335) · 62 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.13★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 829-6050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.

Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy reports total nurse staffing of 5.006 hours per resident per day, including 1.078 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8%.

Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Lorien Health Systems… Lorien Health Systems…: 5★ 5★ MD average MD average: 3.13★ 3.13★ Lorien Health Serv chain avg Lorien Health Serv chain avg: 3.8★ 3.8★

About this facility

Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mount Airy, Carroll County, Maryland. The facility is certified for 62 beds and reports an average daily census of 57.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since September 18, 2000. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure rating of 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.006 per resident per day, including 1.078 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.8%.

On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags homes that are persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.

This facility is part of the Lorien Health Services chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.8 across the chain, meaning this individual location rates above its chain's average.

Data 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?

It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

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

Total nurse staffing is 5.006 hours per resident per day, including 1.078 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 34.8%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.

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

No abuse icon is displayed and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.

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

It is certified for 62 beds with an average daily census of 57.8 residents.

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

It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Lorien Health Services chain, which includes 8 facilities averaging a 3.8 rating.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

It has been certified since September 18, 2000.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.

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

This is not specified in the CMS data; contact the facility at 3018296050 or 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 3018296050 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215335?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.