Nursing Homes in ZIP 21921 (Elkton, MD)
The public CMS snapshot maps 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes to ZIP 21921 in Elkton, MD, rated 2.0 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 21921
Of the 2 nursing homess listed in ZIP 21921, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Laurelwood Healthcare Center (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 3.0 out of 5. 292 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.47 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 48.8%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $126,744 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Laurelwood Healthcare Center (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 292 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 2 |
| Total federal fines | $126,744 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.47 |
| Avg RN turnover | 48.8% |
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELKTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 182 | 162.9% | 60.0% | 4 |
| Laurelwood Healthcare Center | 3.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 110 | 99.2% | 37.5% | 1 |
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 21921
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 21921, Elkton, MD, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 21921
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Where this data comes from
This page is compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-05. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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