Nursing Homes & Senior Care in Maryland
Maryland has 221 CMS-certified nursing homes registered in the Care Compare directory, each assigned an official Five-Star Quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The state's average overall rating stands at 3.12 of 5 stars.
The Five-Star rating system serves as a relative quality measure with documented limitations. The ratings presented reflect data from May 2026 and should not be interpreted as recommendations or guarantees of care quality. The Five-Star system represents one factor among many others that merit consideration when evaluating a nursing home. Location, the specific type of care required, an in-person visit to the facility, and direct conversations with staff members and clinical professionals all play significant roles in the selection process.
Each facility in the directory is listed with its overall rating, health-inspection rating, and staffing rating to provide a comprehensive snapshot of performance across key quality dimensions. Individuals and families should verify each facility's current rating directly on its live Medicare Care Compare profile before making decisions based on these assessments.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
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