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11 Independent Nursing Homes in Baltimore County, Maryland

11 of the 43 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Baltimore County, Maryland (26%) are independently owned, and all are listed below. 6 of the 11 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. They average 4.78 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.85 hours above the 3.93 for every home in Baltimore County, Maryland. Edenwald in Towson grades highest at A (99 out of 100).

How independently owned homes in Baltimore County, Maryland compare

This group set against every nursing home in Baltimore County, Maryland, from the current CMS release.

Nursing hours per resident per day

4.78

All homes in Baltimore County, Maryland: 3.93

Better than the local average

Nurse staff turnover

38.9%

All homes in Baltimore County, Maryland: 44.6%

Better than the local average

Average ElderGrade score

85.1/100

All homes in Baltimore County, Maryland: 76.1/100

Better than the local average

Grade spread

A
B
C

6 grade A, 4 grade B, 1 grade C,

The best-graded independently owned home in Baltimore County, Maryland is Edenwald in Towson, MD, grade A, 99/100.

Every independently owned nursing home in Baltimore County, Maryland

Showing 1 to 11 of 11, best-graded first.

A

99/100

Edenwald

Towson, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 5/570 bedsFor-profit
Nurse hours
4.95 /day
Staff turnover
25%
Serious cites
0

Edenwald runs on a level of nurse staffing that most homes in Maryland don't come close to, 4.95 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. Turnover sits at 25% when the national figure is nearly double that, which matters because steady staff know the residents. Weekend coverage does thin out, roughly 13% below weekday, so ask how that plays out on a Saturday. The inspection record is recent and clean at the harm level, though four of the twelve deficiencies are abuse-related, worth a direct question about what happened and what changed. For-profit corporate ownership, 70 beds.

A

96/100

Broadmead

Cockeysville, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 5/570 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.71 /day
Staff turnover
36%
Serious cites
0

Broadmead runs on 5.71 nurse staffing hours per resident day, well above the national average of 3.86, and its weekend coverage only dips about 6% below weekday levels, a gap that's often much wider elsewhere. Turnover sits at 36.2%, lower than the 45.8% national figure, which matters because consistent caregivers tend to know residents' routines. The home carries 12 deficiencies on its current record, none tied to harm or abuse, and its last inspection was in late 2025, so the picture is recent. As a nonprofit with 70 certified beds, it's small enough that staffing ratios translate directly to bedside attention.

A

93/100

Charlestown Community Inc

Catonsville, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 5/5103 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.78 /day
Staff turnover
33%
Serious cites
0

Nurse staffing at Charlestown Community runs 4.78 hours per resident per day, roughly a quarter above the national average of 3.86, and the weekend dip of about 12% below weekday levels is modest compared with what many homes show. Annual turnover of 33.3% sits well under the national 45.8%, so the aides and nurses here are more likely to be people who know the residents. The record isn't clean: 44 deficiencies, one at the harm level, and eight flagged as abuse-related. The most recent inspection was September 2025. A corporate-owned home with above-average staffing, below-average turnover, and a recent inspection that still turned up abuse citations, worth asking about directly before you decide.

A

91.5/100

St. Joseph's Nursing Home

Catonsville, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 5/544 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.18 /day
Staff turnover
29%
Serious cites
0

St. Joseph's runs on 4.18 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, and its staff stays put, 28.6% turnover against a national 45.8%. Weekends dip about 18% below weekday coverage, so ask how that gap gets filled. The inspection record is clean where it counts: 11 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level, none abuse-related, with the most recent visit in January 2026. Church-affiliated nonprofit ownership at 44 beds usually means tighter community ties and less pressure to chase census. The staffing and quality stars reflect a home that invests in people and keeps them.

A

87/100

Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd

Cockeysville, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 3/588 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.06 /day
Staff turnover
32%
Serious cites
0

Nurse staffing at Maryland Masonic Homes sits at 4.06 hours per resident day, roughly 5% above the national average, and staff turnover is 32.3%, noticeably lower than the 45.8% norm elsewhere. Those are real strengths, and the recent inspection in June 2025 means the record is current. But the deficiency history is heavy: 65 total, including one at the harm level and seven tied to abuse. One fine of $16,420 has been levied. Nonprofit ownership and strong weekend coverage soften the picture, yet the gap between the care numbers and the inspection record is what a family should weigh most carefully.

A

86/100

Little Sisters Of The Poor

Baltimore, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 4/520 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
7.25 /day
Staff turnover
33%
Serious cites
0

Little Sisters Of The Poor runs just 20 certified beds in Baltimore, and the nurse staffing number stands out: 7.25 hours per resident day, roughly double the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 11% below its own weekday level, and staff turnover sits at 33.3%, which is better than the 45.8% national figure. What tempers the picture is the quality measure rating of 1 out of 5, alongside 25 deficiencies on the current record, none at the harm or jeopardy level, but one flagged as abuse-related. The last inspection was June 25, 2025. Ownership is for-profit, individual. Strong hands-on staffing and a clean harm record, with a quality-measure score and a deficiency count that deserve a closer look before you decide.

B

82.5/100

Pickersgill Retirement Community

Towson, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 4/543 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
5.43 /day
Staff turnover
n/a
Serious cites
0

Pickersgill runs 43 certified beds in Towson under nonprofit ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 5.43 hours per resident day, roughly 41% above the national average of 3.86. That's a real cushion, though weekends dip about 29% below the home's own weekday coverage, so the weekday-to-weekend gap is worth asking about directly. The inspection record shows 20 deficiencies, none at harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related, with the most recent survey dated April 2026. CMS gives it four stars for health inspections and four for staffing, three for quality measures. Nothing here suggests danger; the open question is whether weekend coverage holds up when your family member needs help.

B

81/100

Resorts Of Augsburg

Baltimore, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 1/5131 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.59 /day
Staff turnover
52%
Serious cites
0

Resorts Of Augsburg runs on a corporate for-profit model with 131 certified beds, and the staffing numbers are genuinely better than most, 4.59 nurse hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86. That's a real cushion, though weekends drop about 9% below the home's own weekday staffing, and turnover sits at 51.5% versus 45.8% nationally, so the faces change often. The record shows 63 deficiencies, including 6 tied to abuse, with four fines totaling $23,896 and a health inspection star rating of 2 out of 5. The last inspection was December 2025, so the picture is current. Strong daily coverage, a thin margin on weekends, and persistent compliance problems, that's the trade-off here.

B

77/100

Stella Maris, Inc.

Timonium, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 4/5390 bedsNon-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
4.15 /day
Staff turnover
43%
Serious cites
0

Stella Maris runs a 390-bed nonprofit home in Timonium, and its staffing is the strongest card it holds, 4.15 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 7% above the national average, with turnover at 42.9% against a national 45.8%. Weekends thin out about 10% below weekday coverage, so ask how that gap gets covered. The weaker side shows up in inspections: a 2-out-of-5 health inspection rating and 47 deficiencies on the current record, six of them abuse-related, though none rose to harm or jeopardy. The last inspection was July 2025, so the record is recent. Quality measures also sit at 2 out of 5.

B

77/100

North Oaks Communities

Baltimore, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 4/537 bedsFor-profit
Nurse hours
3.94 /day
Staff turnover
48%
Serious cites
0

North Oaks Communities runs 37 certified beds in Baltimore under individual for-profit ownership, and its staffing sits slightly above the national average at 3.94 nurse hours per resident day. The catch is consistency: weekends drop roughly 8% below weekday coverage, and annual turnover hits 48.4%, a bit worse than the 45.8% national figure. The inspection record is genuinely strong, a 5-out-of-5 health inspection rating, a recent November 2025 survey, and 26 deficiencies with none at the harm or jeopardy level, though one abuse-related citation appears on the record. Where the home slips is quality measures, rated 1 out of 5, a gap worth asking about directly since it reflects resident outcomes rather than the survey itself.

C

66/100

Ridgeway Rehab Center

Catonsville, MD · Baltimore County

CMS 3/561 bedsFor-profitMedicaid
Nurse hours
3.52 /day
Staff turnover
58%
Serious cites
0

Ridgeway Rehab Center runs 61 certified beds in Catonsville under for-profit LLC ownership, and the staffing numbers are the first thing worth knowing. At 3.52 nurse hours per resident day, it sits about 9% under the national average of 3.86, and weekends drop roughly 14% below its own weekday level, so the coverage your family member gets on a Saturday looks different from a Tuesday. Annual turnover is 57.9% against a national 45.8%, meaning more than half the nursing staff leaves each year. The inspection record shows 53 deficiencies, four tied to abuse, with no harm-level findings, and one fine of $37,805. The last inspection was February 2026, so the record is current.

Frequently asked questions

How many independently owned nursing homes are there in Baltimore County, Maryland?
There are 11 independently owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in Baltimore County, Maryland, 26% of the 43 nursing homes there.
Are independently owned nursing homes better staffed?
In Baltimore County, Maryland they average 4.78 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 3.93 for all nursing homes in Baltimore County, Maryland, a difference of +0.85 hours. Staff turnover averages 38.9% against 44.6%.
Which independently owned nursing home grades best in Baltimore County, Maryland?
Edenwald in Towson, MD, grade A, 99 out of 100.
Does being independently owned mean a nursing home is safe?
No. Of the 11 graded independently owned homes in Baltimore County, Maryland, 6 grade A and 0 grade D or F.
Do independently owned nursing homes in Baltimore County, Maryland accept Medicaid?
9 of the 11 are certified to accept Medicaid. See Medicaid and nursing homes.

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