Nursing Homes in ZIP 21921 (Elkton, MD)

Public CMS data maps 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 21921 in Elkton, MD, rated 2.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.

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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 21921

Among the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 21921, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 3.0 out of 5 at Laurelwood Healthcare Center (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 292 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.47 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 48.8% where reported. 2 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $126,744.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerLaurelwood Healthcare Center (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix2 for-profit
Certified beds (total)292
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$126,744
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.47
Avg RN turnover48.8%

Nursing Homes data comparison

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
ELKTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER1.0123182162.9%60.0%4
Laurelwood Healthcare Center3.023511099.2%37.5%1
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How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 21921

A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 21921, Elkton, MD, 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.

Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 21921

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Elkton, MD 21921 CMS rating 1.0 / 5182 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation Laurelwood Healthcare Center Elkton, MD 21921 CMS rating 3.0 / 5110 beds
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Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Which nursing home in ZIP 21921 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current data, Laurelwood Healthcare Center has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 21921, at 3.0 out of 5.
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 21921?
292 certified beds are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 21921. Bed counts are published for nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Who owns the nursing homes in ZIP 21921?
Ownership on record for nursing homes in ZIP 21921 is 2 for-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Do any providers in ZIP 21921 have federal penalties?
2 providers in ZIP 21921 have at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $126,744. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 21921?
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.

Where this data comes from

This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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