2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Maryland

Top 25 nursing homes in Maryland ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

220 total facilities3.1 avg rating1 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
A

MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE

BETHESDA, Maryland

Score: 96/1005/5 CMS31 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#2
A

EDENWALD

TOWSON, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS70 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#3
A

RIDERWOOD VILLAGE

SILVER SPRING, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS44 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#4
A

ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME

CATONSVILLE, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS44 bedsNon profit - Church related
#5
A

ROLAND PARK PLACE

BALTIMORE, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS71 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#6
A

ASBURY SOLOMONS

SOLOMONS, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS48 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#7
A

SACRED HEART HOME INC

HYATTSVILLE, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS44 bedsNon profit - Church related
#8
A

BROADMEAD

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS70 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#9
A

GARRETT COUNTY SUBACUTE UNIT

OAKLAND, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS10 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#10
A

HOMEWOOD LIVING FREDERICK

FREDERICK, Maryland

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS120 bedsNon profit - Church related
#11
A

MONTCARE AT POTOMAC

POTOMAC, Maryland

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS168 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#12
A

TRANSITIONAL CARE SERVICES AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

BALTIMORE, Maryland

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS35 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#13
A

CHESTNUT GRN HLTH CTR BLAKEHUR

TOWSON, Maryland

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS49 bedsFor profit - Partnership
#14
A

ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC

LEONARDTOWN, Maryland

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS160 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#15
A

LORIEN BULLE ROCK

HAVRE DE GRACE, Maryland

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS78 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#16
A

CARROLL LUTHERAN VILLAGE

WESTMINSTER, Maryland

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS103 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#17
A

RESIDENCES AT VANTAGE POINT

COLUMBIA, Maryland

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS44 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#18
A

INGLESIDE AT KING FARM

ROCKVILLE, Maryland

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS45 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#19
A

MONTGOMERY VILLAGE CARE CENTER

GAITHERSBURG, Maryland

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS147 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#20
A

COMPLETE CARE AT ANNAPOLIS

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS97 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#21
A

FUTURE CARE CHESAPEAKE

ARNOLD, Maryland

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS152 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#22
B

ALICE BYRD TAWES NURSING HOME

CRISFIELD, Maryland

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS76 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#23
B

FUTURE CARE CAPITAL REGION

LANDOVER, Maryland

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS150 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#24
B

FUTURE CARE CHARLES VILLAGE

BALTIMORE, Maryland

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS109 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#25
B

REGENCY CARE OF SILVER SPRING, LLC

SILVER SPRING, Maryland

Score: 89.8/1005/5 CMS92 bedsFor profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in Maryland

Maryland has 220 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Maryland is 3.1 out of 5 stars. There is currently 1 Special Focus Facility in Maryland — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Maryland by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Maryland?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, MAPLEWOOD PARK PLACE in BETHESDA is the highest-rated nursing home in Maryland with a grade of A (score: 96/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Maryland?

There are 220 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Maryland. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Maryland?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Maryland?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Maryland is 3.1 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.