Last verified: October 2026
Ellicott City Healthcare Center is a 182-bed licensed nursing home in Ellicott City, Howard County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 13008 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 182 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 182 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 140 (77% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| Chain | COMMUNICARE HEALTH (109 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | November 1, 1985 |
| CMS certification number | 215160 |
| Address | 3000 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043 (Howard County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 461-7577 |
What is Ellicott City Healthcare Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Ellicott City Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Howard County nursing homes is 3.5.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (4 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there. CMS flags this facility with an abuse icon, meaning a recent citation for abuse or neglect. Special focus status: SFF Candidate.
What did inspectors cite at Ellicott City Healthcare Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Ellicott City Healthcare Center, on February 19, 2026, produced 44 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (10), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (9), Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint |
| July 27, 2026 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | E | Complaint |
| July 27, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint |
| July 27, 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint |
| July 27, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| July 27, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint |
| July 27, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| July 27, 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint |
| July 27, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| February 19, 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | F | Complaint |
| February 19, 2026 | 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. | F | Standard |
| February 19, 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard |
| February 19, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| February 19, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard |
How well is Ellicott City Healthcare Center staffed?
Ellicott City Healthcare Center reports 3.65 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.63 registered-nurse hours and 1.92 nurse-aide hours; the median for Howard County nursing homes is 4.15 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.42 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 27% and RN turnover 48%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Ellicott City Healthcare Center in the last three years.
How does Ellicott City Healthcare Center compare with other nursing homes near Ellicott City?
By size, Ellicott City Healthcare Center ranks 2 of 6 nursing homes in Howard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residences At Vantage Point | Columbia | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant | Ellicott City | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 3 |
| Encore At Turf Valley | Ellicott City | 91 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 9 |
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge | Elkridge | 70 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 13 |
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | Columbia | 205 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 19 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Ellicott City.
What should families ask before choosing Ellicott City Healthcare Center?
Read the CMS record for Ellicott City Healthcare Center first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the February 19, 2026 survey's 44 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (4 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Ellicott City Healthcare Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Ellicott City Healthcare Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 13008 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 2 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.
