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HomeMarylandLaurelwood Healthcare Center

Laurelwood Healthcare Center

100 Laurel Drive, Elkton, MD 219214103988800WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.0on Google(66 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
110
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $95,610

How Laurelwood Healthcare Center Compares in Maryland

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
MD average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
MD average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MD average
3.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.40 hrs/day
MD average
3.88 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.69 hrs/day
MD average
0.85 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
42.0%
MD average
40.2%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Maryland average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.40 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.88.
Reported RN time is 0.69 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.85.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
39
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 30, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 33 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Maryland median
Private Room
$12,419/mo
Maryland median
Cecil County 65+
17,005
16.4% of county
County Population
103,876
Cecil County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Laurelwood Healthcare Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Elkton, Maryland with 110 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
110
Avg Residents/Day
99.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Cecil
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
121.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (74)

F0917Potential for Harm

Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0569Potential for Harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 44 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$95,610
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 8, 2024
$95,610

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.02 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.40 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.15 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
42.0%
RN Turnover
37.5%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Laurelwood Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All Maryland facilities
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
Elkton, MDCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $95,610
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Elkton, MD1.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $31,134
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor
Rising Sun, MD9.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Citizens Care Center
Havre De Grace, MD14.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Lorien Bulle Rock
Havre De Grace, MD16.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Sterling Care Riverside
Belcamp, MD23.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $4,194
Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair
Bel Air, MD24.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
Elkton, MD · Current facility
—3/52/53/5$95,610
Elkton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Elkton, MD
1.7 mi1/51/52/5$31,134
Autumn Lake Healthcare at Calvert Manor
Rising Sun, MD
9.8 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Citizens Care Center
Havre De Grace, MD
14.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Lorien Bulle Rock
Havre De Grace, MD
16.8 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Sterling Care Riverside
Belcamp, MD
23.5 mi5/54/52/5$4,194
Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair
Bel Air, MD
24.7 mi4/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Laurelwood Healthcare Center?▾
Laurelwood Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Laurelwood Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Maryland is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $12,419/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Laurelwood Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Laurelwood Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Laurelwood Healthcare Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 30, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $95,610.
What are the staffing levels at Laurelwood Healthcare Center?▾
Laurelwood Healthcare Center provides 3.40 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 2.02 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 42.0%.
How many beds does Laurelwood Healthcare Center have?▾
Laurelwood Healthcare Center has 110 certified beds with an average of 99.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Communicare Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Laurelwood Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Maryland, including 1 in Elkton. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Laurelwood Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Laurelwood Healthcare Center has a rating of 2.0 out of 5 based on 66 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Communicare Health

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