Ellicott City Healthcare Center
3000 North Ridge Road · Ellicott City, MD · 21043 · 4104617577
182 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Communicare Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (107 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Deficient, Provider has plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215160 · certified since November 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.