Nursing homeFAID #5479
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
100 LAUREL DRIVE, ELKTON, MD, 21921
(410) 398-8800
110 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Photo via Google · Erin Salston
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
110
State license
2407003
CMS facility ID
215111
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Laurelwood Healthcare Center
Street address
100 LAUREL DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Elkton, MD 21921
Phone
(410) 398-8800
State license #
2407003
About this facility — Laurelwood Healthcare Center
Laurelwood Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Elkton, Maryland. It is licensed for 110 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maryland (120 beds).
It is one of 12 senior care facilities in Elkton and 221 skilled nursing facilities across Maryland. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Laurelwood Healthcare Center 111 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $95,610 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1978-02-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
6 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$95,610 total
Last standard inspection
2026-01-30
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)
Average billed charges
$395 per day (≈ $12,010/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
84% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 11% private/other
Occupancy
79% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
10% below the MD median of $439/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
110
Licensed as
Long Term Care
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0679
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-04-03
F-0917
F · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2026-04-03
2024-08-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered36 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-11-14
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0569
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0578
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0580
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0609
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0623
D · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0625
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0657
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0726
D · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
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.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-14
F-0813
F · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0847
D · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-14
F-0943
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2024-10-14
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (69 citations)
2024-03-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0623
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F-0625
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-04-10
F-0626
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2024-04-10
2019-09-18Health inspection29 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0622
D · No harm found
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0625
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0712
D · No harm found
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0758
D · No harm found
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0776
D · No harm found
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0835
E · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0867
E · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-11-01
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2019-11-01
2026-01-30Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0347
F · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-04-03
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-04-03
2024-08-08Fire-safety inspection19 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0100
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0293
E · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0343
E · No harm found
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0347
E · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0362
E · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0500
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-10-01
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-01
2019-09-18Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2020-01-11
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2020-01-11
K-0232
D · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2020-01-11
K-0271
D · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2020-01-11
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2020-01-11
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-01-11
K-0500
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2020-01-11
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2020-01-11
Federal penalties
2024-08-08Fine$95,610
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 215111.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
2.1★★★★★67 ratings on Google
★★★★★Erin Salston · 2026-01-22 · via Google“Laurelwood Rehab truly stands out for its compassionate care and supportive environment. The staff are attentive, professional, and genuinely invested in each patient’s recovery, creating a place that feels safe and encouraging. The facility is clean, well-organized, and focused on helping people heal and regain independence. Highly recommend Laurelwood to anyone seeking quality rehabilitation and…”
★Alicia · 2026-03-18 · via Google“Laurelwood nursing home is the most unprofessional and nastiest nursing facility that i have ever been at MY GOD!!!!!! Just awful!!! For one the have people with covid mixed in with other patients that don't have covid and don't get me started on how they treat their patients,one time they left a patient without oxygen for 30 minutes and left another patient sitting in urine overnight until the n…”
★TAY · 2025-12-10 · via Google“If I could leave a negative star I would... this place is ungodly! as a pervious employee I will tell you do not bring your loved ones here!!!! they may seem welcoming but as soon as you leave they no longer care for your family member. their reaction time is not there.. ( meaning an emergency is NOT an emergency) they are neglectful and abusive. I have seen more fights between nurses and resident…”
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