CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 182 beds available, 81 more than the average in Howard County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 150 residents during that period.
Ellicott City Healthcare Center had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Maryland.
During the quarter, Lorien Health Systems - Columbia stood out as the largest nursing home in Howard County, with 205 beds available. Encore at Turf Valley came in third place, with 91 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Ellicott City Healthcare Center has already spent a total of $115,610 in two fines and suffered three penalties.
In total, there were four for-profit nursing homes in Howard County, Maryland.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | 5 |
| 2 | Ellicott City Healthcare Center | 1 |
| 3 | Encore at Turf Valley | 3 |
| 4 | Lorien Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Elkridge | 5 |
| 5 | Residences at Vantage Point | 5 |
| 6 | The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant | 5 |
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