Stella Maris, Inc.
2300 Dulaney Valley Road · Timonium, MD · 21093 · 4102524500
390 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.18 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 May 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 16, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 May 16, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215117 · certified since November 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.