ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Ellicott City Healthcare Center

3000 North Ridge Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043

CMS 2/5 stars #5 of 6 in Howard County (410) 461-7577
Certified beds
182
Occupancy
81%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 76 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.6 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 27% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.58 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.60 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.25 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 27.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 110 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 19, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 19, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 19, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 19, 2026 F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Feb 19, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 19, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 19, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 19, 2026 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 19, 2026 F0847

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of COMMUNICARE HEALTH, which operates 120 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ROMEO, DOMINIC Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
STOLTZ, CHARLES Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WILHEIM, RONALD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RIDGE MGMT CO LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
NAVAS-MIGUELOA, LUIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RIZQUI, IBRAHIM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ROMEO, DOMINIC Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ODENTHAL, RICHARD Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
RIDGE MGMT CO LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
NAVAS-MIGUELOA, LUIS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
RIZQUI, IBRAHIM Individual ADP OF THE SNF
OMG RE LEASING CO, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Ellicott City Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Ellicott City Healthcare Center? +

Ellicott City Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Ellicott City Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.58 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Ellicott City Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 110 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Ellicott City Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Ellicott City Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.