Maryland: CMS Rating Breakdown

Maryland operates 221 CMS-certified nursing homes across three ownership categories: 180 for-profit facilities, 37 nonprofit operations, and 4 government-run homes. According to the current CMS cycle data, the state's nursing homes carry an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.12 out of 5.

The Five-Star rating system carries documented limitations and serves as a broad indicator rather than a definitive assessment of individual facilities. The state average should not be interpreted as a verdict on any particular nursing home's quality or safety. When making decisions about a specific facility, stakeholders should consult the facility's dedicated Care Compare profile and per-facility pages maintained by CMS for current, detailed information. The Five-Star rating and state averages do not constitute medical, financial, or legal advice.

How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.

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Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.