ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Stella Maris, Inc.

2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093

CMS 2/5 stars #22 of 43 in Baltimore County (410) 252-4500
Certified beds
390
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
Non-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.

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

26.5/30

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

  • -3.5 for 27 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.

  • 4.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.74 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 43% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • 2 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 4.15 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.74 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.72 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 42.90%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 47 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 23, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Jul 23, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 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

D Jul 23, 2025 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 23, 2025 F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HICKEY, CRYSTAL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STONE, LISA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STINNETTE, STEPHEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STONE, LISA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DESAI, CHINTAN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
STONE, LISA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MERCY HEALTH SERVICES INC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Stella Maris, Inc.

What is the ElderGrade for Stella Maris, Inc.? +

Stella Maris, Inc. 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 Stella Maris, Inc.? +

Residents receive an average of 4.15 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Stella Maris, Inc. been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 47 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Stella Maris, Inc. accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Stella Maris, Inc. 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.