Last verified: October 2026
Lorien Mays Chapel is a 93-bed licensed nursing home in Timonium, Baltimore County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 03080 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 93 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 93 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 87 (94% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | LORIEN LIFE CENTER BALTIMORE COUNTY, INC. |
| Chain | LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES (8 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | June 21, 2007 |
| CMS certification number | 215351 |
| Address | 12230 Round Wood Road, Timonium, MD 21093 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 252-0880 |
What is Lorien Mays Chapel's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Lorien Mays Chapel 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (2 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Lorien Mays Chapel on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Lorien Mays Chapel, on April 9, 2026, produced 14 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (3), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (3), Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 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. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | 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 |
| April 9, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 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. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| April 9, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| October 7, 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 | Complaint |
How well is Lorien Mays Chapel staffed?
Lorien Mays Chapel reports 4.10 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.28 registered-nurse hours and 2.42 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.14 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 57% and RN turnover 77%. 3 administrator(s) left in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Lorien Mays Chapel in the last three years.
How does Lorien Mays Chapel compare with other nursing homes near Timonium?
By size, Lorien Mays Chapel ranks 30 of 43 nursing homes in Baltimore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Rehab At Autumn Lake Healthcare | Lutherville | 110 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 13 |
| Broadmead | Cockeysville | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 6 |
| Stella Maris, Inc. | Timonium | 390 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 7 |
| Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd | Cockeysville | 88 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Cockeysville, Timonium, Lutherville and Hunt Valley.
What should families ask before choosing Lorien Mays Chapel?
Read the CMS record for Lorien Mays Chapel 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 April 9, 2026 survey's 14 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask how many residents each nurse aide covers on evening and night shifts -- CMS rates staffing here low.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 57% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (4 stars) and long-stay quality (2 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 Lorien Mays Chapel a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Lorien Mays Chapel is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03080 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 4 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.
