Map showing the location of ELLICOTT CITY HEALTHCARE CENTER in ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland
3000 NORTH RIDGE ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21043

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating

Where it ranks

  • MarylandAbove only 16% of peers219 rated homes · average 3.1★
  • Howard CountyLowest tier among peers6 rated homes · average 3.7★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs MD avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.1 vs MD avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+1.2 vs MD avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersMD avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 35% of peersMD avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 62% of peersMD avg3.8★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.44hrsAbove only 27% of peersMD avg3.90Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.65hrsAbove only 41% of peersMD avg0.83Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better32%Above 73% of peersMD avg41%RN turnover30%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 42% of peersMD avg$24,026Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
103citations
6inspection dates
2actual harm (G–I)
1immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 4, 2025most recent

Citations by monthSep 2019 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 4, 20253 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Dec 31, 2025
  2. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Dec 31, 2025
  3. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 31, 2025
Jun 27, 20254 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
  2. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
  3. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
  4. F585Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
Mar 4, 202513 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F840Employ 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.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  2. F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  3. F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  4. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  5. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  6. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  7. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  8. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  9. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  10. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  11. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  12. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Apr 2, 2025
  13. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Apr 2, 2025
Sep 10, 202424 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  2. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  4. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  5. F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  6. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  7. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  8. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  9. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  10. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  11. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  12. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  13. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  14. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  15. F840Employ 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.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  16. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  17. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  18. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  19. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  20. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  21. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  22. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  23. F772Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  24. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 18, 2024
Oct 14, 202234 citationsCycle 2worst G · actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  2. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalF · widespreadCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  3. F924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  4. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  5. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  6. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  7. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  8. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  9. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  10. Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  11. F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  12. F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  13. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023
  14. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  15. F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  16. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  17. F608Develop 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.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  18. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  19. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023
  20. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  21. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023
  22. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  23. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  24. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  25. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  26. F710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  27. F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  28. F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  29. F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jan 13, 2023
  30. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  31. F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  32. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 13, 2023
  33. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
  34. F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministrationE · patternCorrected Nov 21, 2022
Sep 11, 201925 citationsCycle 3worst J · immediate jeopardy
  1. F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  2. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  3. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  4. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  5. F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  6. F840Employ 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.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  7. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  8. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  9. Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  10. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  11. 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  12. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  13. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  14. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  15. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  16. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  17. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  18. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  19. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  20. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  21. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  22. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  23. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  24. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019
  25. F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2019

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.44hrsAbove only 27% of peers−0.46 vs MD avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.65hrsAbove only 41% of peers−0.18 vs MD avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.00hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours1.79hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.08hrs
  • Maryland average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better32%Above 73% of peersMD avg 41%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only30%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy182 certified beds · ~138 residents a day76%Above only 24% of peersMD avg 83%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $24,026MD avg in fines
Above only 42% of peersFewer fines than 42% of rated homes in Maryland

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Maryland facilities average 0.7 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Communicare Health122 facilities in the chain2.8★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Omg Re Leasing Co, LLC
Indirect owners (5%+)
  • C R Stoltz II LLC
  • C.R. Stoltz Irrevocable Trust
  • Hc Real Estate Holdings, LLC
  • I. Rosedale Irrevocable Trust
  • Omg Re Holdings LLC
  • R.S. Wilheim Irrevocable Trust
  • Ronald S Wilheim 2012 Spousal Trust
  • Rosedale Family Investment Company, INC
  • +3 more
Operational or managerial control
  • Ridge Mgmt Co LLC
  • Luis Navas-Migueloa
  • Ibrahim Rizqui
  • Dominic Romeo
Corporate officers
  • Dominic Romeo
  • Charles Stoltz
  • Ronald Wilheim

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 215160 · 3000 NORTH RIDGE ROAD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21043.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Maryland and Howard County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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