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Stella Maris

2300 DULANEY VALLEY ROAD, TIMONIUM, MD, 21093
(410) 252-4500
390 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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2300 Dulaney Valley Road
Timonium, MD 21093
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Bed capacity
390
CMS facility ID
215117
Care type
Nursing home
County
Baltimore
Facility name
Stella Maris
Street address
2300 DULANEY VALLEY ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Timonium, MD 21093
Phone
(410) 252-4500

Stella Maris is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Timonium, Maryland. It is licensed for 390 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Maryland (120 beds).

It is one of 5 senior care facilities in Timonium 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 Stella Maris 70 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. 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.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Operator / owner
Jerry Bowen
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Mercy Health Services Inc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 1997
Desai, Chintan
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Hickey, Crystal
Director — since 2020
Stinnette, Stephen
Operational control — since 2007
Stone, Lisa
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming this facility — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1978-11-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
4 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-07-23
Nurse staffing
4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$283 per day (≈ $8,600/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
39% Medicaid · 48% Medicare · 13% private/other
Occupancy
100% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
36% below the MD median of $439/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
390
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
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.
2025-07-23Health inspection8 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-09-15
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-06-07
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-09-15
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-15
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 2025-09-15
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-15
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-15
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-09-15
2025-04-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered19 citations
F-0552
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0580
D · 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 2025-05-16
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 2023-10-16
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 2025-05-16
F-0610
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0656
D · 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 2025-05-16
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0692
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0761
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2025-05-16
F-0770
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0840
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-05-16
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 2025-05-16
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-16
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-05-16
4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (43 citations)
2022-05-11Health inspection13 citations
F-0565
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-08-03
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 2022-08-03
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-03
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2022-08-03
2018-09-21Health inspection7 citations
F-0577
E · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2018-11-02
F-0583
E · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2018-11-02
F-0584
B · 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 2018-11-02
F-0623
E · 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 2018-11-02
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2018-11-02
F-0842
E · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2018-11-02
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2018-11-02
2022-05-11Fire-safety inspection17 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0271
D · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0341
F · No harm found
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0351
E · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0371
D · No harm found
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0541
D · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0905
F · No harm found
Ensure that gas containers are correctly designed and tested, and in locations that are labeled.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0919
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2022-06-30
K-0922
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-06-30
2018-09-21Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-11-02
K-0354
F · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2018-11-02
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2018-11-02
K-0907
E · No harm found
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Corrected 2018-11-02
K-0908
E · No harm found
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected 2018-11-02
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2018-11-02
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 215117.
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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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CDC infection data
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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Federal NPI Registry (NPPES)
NPI 1497859938
Monthly federal file
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