Stella Maris, Inc.
Timonium, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215117) · 390 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (410) 252-4500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Stella Maris in Timonium, MD has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland state average of about 3.1 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Stella Maris reports total nurse staffing of about 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Stella Maris and no payment denials. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Stella Maris, Inc. is a non-profit corporation nursing home in Timonium, Baltimore County, Maryland, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 390 certified beds and an average daily census of 340.1 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since November 1978, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Stella Maris holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Families should note that CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. This indicates the facility has been cited for one or more incidents related to abuse; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
No Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in this data. No chain information is provided in the available data for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; consult the source directly for the most current figures, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Stella Maris has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Maryland state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Stella Maris is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.15 hours per resident per day, with 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 42.9%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, meaning it has been cited for abuse-related deficiencies; no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Stella Maris has 390 certified beds and an average daily census of 340.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information is included in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Stella Maris has been certified since November 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each rated 1 to 5 stars, which combine to form the overall score. For Stella Maris these are: health inspection 2 stars, staffing 4 stars, and quality measures 2 stars.
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 4102524500 and verify current offerings 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 4102524500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Stella Maris at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215117?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.