Nursing homes in Howard County, MD
6 nursing homes certified by Medicare. Medicare star rating: 5★ 2 · 4★ 1 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 2.
A nursing home (skilled nursing facility) gives 24-hour nursing care and help with daily activities. Some people stay for a short time to recover after a hospital stay (rehabilitation); others live there long term. The homes listed here are certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid and inspected by the state.
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All nursing homes in Howard County
Columbia (2)
- Lorien Health Systems - Columbia(410) 531‑5300Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 · 205 beds
- Residences at Vantage Point(410) 992‑1100Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 · 44 beds
Elkridge (1)
- Lorien Nursing & Rehab Center - Elkridge(410) 579‑2626Medicare overall rating: 3 of 5 · 70 beds
Ellicott City (3)
- Ellicott City Healthcare Center(410) 461‑7577Medicare overall rating: 2 of 5 · 182 beds · Abuse citation
- Encore at Turf Valley(410) 461‑7070Medicare overall rating: 4 of 5 · 91 beds
- The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant(410) 696‑6700Medicare overall rating: 5 of 5 · 16 beds
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Common questions
How many nursing homes are in Howard County?
Medicare (CMS) lists 6 nursing homes in Howard County, Maryland. 6 have a Medicare star rating.
Which nursing homes in Howard County have 5 stars?
In the current Medicare data: Residences at Vantage Point and The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant. Ratings are one piece of information: call and visit before you decide.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), “Provider Information”, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13. In a medical emergency, call 911. About nursing homes and their ratings