Last verified: October 2026
Carroll Lutheran Village is a 72-bed licensed nursing home in Westminster, Carroll County. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 06012 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 72 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 72 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 62 (86% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | CARROLL LUTHERAN VILLAGE INC |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | September 14, 1981 |
| CMS certification number | 215133 |
| Address | 200 St. Luke's Circle, Westminster, MD 21157 (Carroll County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 848-0225 |
What is Carroll Lutheran Village's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Carroll Lutheran Village 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Carroll County nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (5 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Carroll Lutheran Village on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Carroll Lutheran Village, on June 6, 2025, produced 6 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (2), Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (2), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (1). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| June 6, 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| June 6, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| June 6, 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| June 6, 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| June 6, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
How well is Carroll Lutheran Village staffed?
Carroll Lutheran Village reports 4.05 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.15 registered-nurse hours and 2.08 nurse-aide hours; the median for Carroll County nursing homes is 4.04 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 1.05 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 30% and RN turnover 28%. 1 administrator(s) left in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Carroll Lutheran Village in the last three years.
How does Carroll Lutheran Village compare with other nursing homes near Westminster?
By size, Carroll Lutheran Village ranks 6 of 10 nursing homes in Carroll County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View | Manchester | 109 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 4 |
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy | Mount Airy | 62 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 10 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven | Sykesville | 79 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 6 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor | Sykesville | 118 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 25 |
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc | Taneytown | 63 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 11 |
| Atlee Hill Health And Rehab Center | Westminster | 60 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 19 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Westminster.
What should families ask before choosing Carroll Lutheran Village?
Start from Carroll Lutheran Village's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Carroll Lutheran Village a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Carroll Lutheran Village is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 06012 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
