Safety Report: Ellicott City Healthcare Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (44) than in the cycle before (34).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 5 | July 27, 2026; February 19, 2026; March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 5 | February 19, 2026; November 4, 2025; June 27, 2025; March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 4 | July 27, 2026; February 19, 2026; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 4 | July 27, 2026; February 19, 2026; November 4, 2025; October 14, 2022 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 4 | July 27, 2026; March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 4 | February 19, 2026; March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 4 | February 19, 2026; March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 4 | February 19, 2026; March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 4 | February 19, 2026; March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | July 27, 2026; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | February 19, 2026; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F679) | 3 | February 19, 2026; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | February 19, 2026; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F582) | 3 | February 19, 2026; September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 3 | February 19, 2026; June 27, 2025; September 10, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | July 27, 2026; June 27, 2025 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | July 27, 2026; October 14, 2022 |
| Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F867) | 2 | February 19, 2026; October 14, 2022 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | February 19, 2026; March 4, 2025 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F919) | 2 | February 19, 2026; October 14, 2022 |
| 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. (F585) | 2 | February 19, 2026; June 27, 2025 |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. (F732) | 2 | February 19, 2026; October 14, 2022 |
| 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. (F840) | 2 | March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | March 4, 2025; September 10, 2024 |
| Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (F625) | 2 | September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
| Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. (F577) | 2 | September 10, 2024; October 14, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 27, 2026 — 9 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 19, 2026 — 32 citations
November 4, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
June 27, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
March 4, 2025 — 13 citations · complaint investigation
September 10, 2024 — 24 citations
October 14, 2022 — 34 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare