Nursing Homes in Howard County, Maryland

Howard County is served by 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes, averaging 3.5 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Provider profiles below include CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Maryland · all care types in Howard County · Cities: Ellicott City, Columbia, Elkridge

Nursing Homes profiles in Howard County

Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Ellicott City Healthcare Center Ellicott City, MD 21043 CMS rating 2.0 / 5182 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Encore at Turf Valley Ellicott City, MD 21042 CMS rating 4.0 / 591 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Lorien Health Systems - Columbia Columbia, MD 21044 CMS rating 2.0 / 5205 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Lorien Nursing & Rehab CTR - Elkridge Elkridge, MD 21075 CMS rating 3.0 / 570 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Residences at Vantage Point Columbia, MD 21044 CMS rating 5.0 / 544 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant Ellicott City, MD 21042 CMS rating 5.0 / 516 beds

Cities in Howard County

Ellicott City, MD 3 facilities Columbia, MD 2 facilities Elkridge, MD 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Howard County

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in Howard County, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Howard County have?

According to current CMS data, Howard County, Maryland has 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall CMS rating of 3.5 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Howard County offer nursing homes?

Based on the current data, Ellicott City, Columbia, Elkridge have Medicare-certified nursing homes.

Data sources

Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data as of 2026-10-06.

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