Last verified: October 2026
Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair is a 120-bed licensed nursing home in Bel Air, Harford County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 12013 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 120 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 112 (94% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | LORIEN HARFORD, INC |
| Chain | LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES (8 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | November 19, 2002 |
| CMS certification number | 215341 |
| Address | 1909 Emorton Road, Bel Air, MD 21015 (Harford County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 803-1400 |
What is Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Harford County nursing homes is 4.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (2 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (3 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair, on January 9, 2026, produced 9 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (3), Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| January 9, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| January 9, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| January 9, 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard |
| January 9, 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard |
| January 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 |
| January 9, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| November 17, 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| November 17, 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
How well is Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair staffed?
Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair reports 4.04 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.04 registered-nurse hours and 2.22 nurse-aide hours; the median for Harford County nursing homes is 4.02 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.94 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 49% and RN turnover 40%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair in the last three years.
How does Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair compare with other nursing homes near Bel Air?
By size, Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair ranks 5 of 6 nursing homes in Harford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Care Center | Havre de Grace | 184 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 14 |
| Lorien Bulle Rock | Havre de Grace | 78 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 3 |
| Sterling Care Forest Hill | Forest Hill | 156 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Sterling Care Bel Air | Bel Air | 155 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 11 |
| Sterling Care Riverside | Belcamp | 129 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 20 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Bel Air and Forest Hill.
What should families ask before choosing Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair?
Read the CMS record for Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Short-stay quality (3 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 Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 12013 | 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.
