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Ellicott City Healthcare Center

3000 North Ridge Road

2.8(115 ratings)· Ellicott City average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
182
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
182

What Families Think

Most reviewers describe serious concerns about staffing levels and quality of care at this skilled nursing facility, including reports of neglect, safety incidents, and poor food quality. One family highlighted a positive experience with the admissions team when transferring a relative into the community, but this appears to be an exception among mostly critical feedback.

The Good

  • Admissions staff helped smoothly transfer a resident in

The Bad

  • Several reviewers report severe understaffing, e.g. one aide for 20+ residents
  • One report describes neglect leading to bedsores and a resident's death
  • Multiple reviewers describe low-quality food, with families bringing meals in
  • One review describes billing focused on Medicare status rather than rehab needs
  • One report of a safety incident involving a fall during care

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Ellicott City Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Ellicott City, Maryland offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Housekeeping, Laundry Service and Emergency Call System. Families rate it 2.8 out of 5 across 115 reviews.

About Ellicott City Healthcare Center

Ellicott City Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Ellicott City, Maryland. The community is licensed for up to 182 residents.

Families rate Ellicott City Healthcare Center 2.8 out of 5 based on 115 Google reviews.

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Types of Care at Ellicott City Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Ellicott City Healthcare Center

2.8overall · 115 ratings combined

2.8★ on Google (115)

Sandra Petrusik

Mar 2026

via Google

It is the lack of compassion that the staff show here. They really should not be working in a nursing facility! My brother has terminal cancer he asked for mayonnaise and the girl that delivered his tray turned around and walked out of his room. He asked her to heat up his food she said to him I signed a paper to not heat up anyone's food. For $14000.00 a month you all should be kissing these patients feet!! To say that I am livid is an understatement. I will say this to every person who works in this facility I surely hope that your none of your family gets sick and has to deal with medical staff like this

nae m

Mar 2026

via Google

Mrs.Tosha Leggett, the Clinical Admission Director and the social worker were awesome when getting my father in law transferred to this facility. She went above and beyond helping with paperwork and making sure my father in law arrived safely to his room.

Angela T

Jan 2025

via Google

Words can't describe how horrible this place is. My mother was in here for rehab to be able to come home. The first call I received was from billing and all they were concerned with was whether she had Medicare and could qualify for long term care. I told the lady that the plan was for her to come home. It was like she didn't hear me. My mother received no rehab whatsoever. They left her in bed all day. One day I stopped by after work around 6:30pm. She hadn't been changed all day. Apparently they only had 2 nurses on staff. Another time this male patient was lurking around the rooms, and they had her door open, and no one seemed concerned. To top it all off, one of the nurses rolled my mother out of the bed while changing her, and she split her forehead open. She went to the hospital, and we told them not to release her to them. We got up the next morning to find that they got her transported back to center without our knowledge. Thankfully she ended up having to go to UMMC az a result of the fall and we finally got her out of there. Do not send a loved one here. All they want is to slap them in a bed and collect the Medicare. Horrible horrible horrible!!!!!

Melissa Lynch

Aug 2024

via Google

Strongly discouraged. Last mothers Day, they only had one person responsible for over 20 patients. They left my mom in bed all day, refusing to move her. As a result of the lack of care, she died from bedsores resulting from her time in this Healthcare facility. Some staff felt they had the right to treat her badly due to her being fully dependent upon them for feeding and all her other daily needs. Finally, when my family and I volunteered there last Christmas, staff stood around and did very little to help patients until I expressed my frustration. Most staff genuinely don't care about the residents there. I do not recommend this facility for anyone.

Frank Lane

Apr 2024

via Google

Administrator lies to you. He is very fake.. The food is very low grade. The food is so bad every visitor brings food. I wouldn't send your loved one to this place. They don't keep supplies to care for the residents. The pipes leek in the shower rooms an u can only get showers 2 times a week. They are under staffed so the GnA have over 20 patients an they are overworked an underpaid.

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Government Inspection History

7 inspection visits in the last three years, 147 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Feb 19, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard48 citations
  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 15, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 8, 2026

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2026

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 15, 2026

Nov 4, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2025

Jun 27, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2025

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 25, 2025

Mar 4, 2025Health Complaint13 citations
  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2025

Sep 10, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard36 citations
  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 6, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 6, 2024

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024

May 10, 2024Fire Safety Complaint2 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2024

  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2024

Oct 14, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard41 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 19, 2022

  • Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 13, 2023

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023

  • Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 19, 2022

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 19, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 19, 2022

  • Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 19, 2022

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 19, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022

  • Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 19, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Ellicott City Healthcare Center offer?

Ellicott City Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Ellicott City Healthcare Center located?

Ellicott City Healthcare Center is located at 3000 North Ridge Road in Ellicott City, Maryland.

What do families say about Ellicott City Healthcare Center?

Most reviewers describe serious concerns about staffing levels and quality of care at this skilled nursing facility, including reports of neglect, safety incidents, and poor food quality. One family highlighted a positive experience with the admissions team when transferring a relative into the community, but this appears to be an exception among mostly critical feedback.

How did Ellicott City Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Ellicott City Healthcare Center had 7 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 147 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Ellicott City Healthcare Center?

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