Lorien Taneytown, Inc
Taneytown, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215348) · 63 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $65,400
Phone: (410) 756-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lorien Taneytown holds a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Lorien Taneytown reports total nurse staffing of 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.2%.
CMS records show Lorien Taneytown has 1 federal fine on record totaling $65,400.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Lorien Taneytown, Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Taneytown, Carroll County, Maryland, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 27, 2004. The facility is certified for 63 beds and reports an average daily census of 52.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lorien Taneytown holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.22, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $65,400.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record.
CMS does not display an abuse warning icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
Lorien Taneytown is part of the Lorien Health Services chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.8. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data vintage available at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lorien Taneytown has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 55.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $65,400.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 63 beds and has an average daily census of 52.9 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 operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.8.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 27, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (4 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 4107566400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; please contact the facility at 4107566400 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215348?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.