Last verified: October 2026
Stella Maris, Inc. is a 390-bed licensed nursing home in Timonium, Baltimore County. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 03041 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 390 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 390 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 340 (87% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | STELLA MARIS INC |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | November 1, 1978 |
| CMS certification number | 215117 |
| Address | 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 252-4500 |
What is Stella Maris, Inc.'s CMS star rating?
CMS rates Stella Maris, Inc. 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 Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
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 Stella Maris, Inc. on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Stella Maris, Inc., on July 28, 2026, produced 7 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (2), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (2), Pharmacy Service 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard |
| July 28, 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 |
| July 28, 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| July 28, 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| July 28, 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard |
| July 28, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| July 28, 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint |
How well is Stella Maris, Inc. staffed?
Stella Maris, Inc. reports 4.16 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.70 registered-nurse hours and 2.47 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.39 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 44% and RN turnover 38%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Stella Maris, Inc. in the last three years.
How does Stella Maris, Inc. compare with other nursing homes near Timonium?
By size, Stella Maris, Inc. ranks 1 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 |
| Lorien Mays Chapel | Timonium | 93 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 14 |
| 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 Stella Maris, Inc.?
Read the CMS record for Stella Maris, Inc. 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 Stella Maris, Inc. a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Stella Maris, Inc. is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03041 | 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.
