Last verified: October 2026
Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge is a 70-bed licensed nursing home in Elkridge, Howard County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 13011 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 70 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 70 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 65 (93% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | LORIEN LIFE CENTER - HOWARD II, INC. |
| Chain | LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES (8 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | July 16, 2012 |
| CMS certification number | 215357 |
| Address | 7615 Washington Boulevard, Elkridge, MD 21075 (Howard County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 579-2626 |
What is Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Howard County nursing homes is 3.5.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 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 Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge, on February 12, 2026, produced 13 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (3), Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (3), Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies (2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard |
| February 12, 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard |
| February 12, 2026 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Standard |
| February 12, 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard |
| February 12, 2026 | F0586 | Not prohibit or in any way discourage a resident from communicating with federal, state, or local officials. | D | Complaint |
| February 12, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| February 12, 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 |
| February 12, 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| February 12, 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard |
| February 12, 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard |
| February 12, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| February 12, 2026 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | D | Standard |
| February 12, 2026 | F0946 | Provide training in compliance and ethics. | D | Standard |
How well is Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge staffed?
Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge reports 4.04 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.97 registered-nurse hours and 2.15 nurse-aide hours; the median for Howard County nursing homes is 4.15 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.80 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 63% and RN turnover 68%. 2 administrator(s) left in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge in the last three years.
How does Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge compare with other nursing homes near Elkridge?
By size, Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge ranks 4 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 |
| Ellicott City Healthcare Center | Ellicott City | 182 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 44 |
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | Columbia | 205 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 19 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Elkridge.
What should families ask before choosing Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge?
Read the CMS record for Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge 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 12, 2026 survey's 13 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 63% means many caregivers are new.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 13011 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 3 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.
