Maryland · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Maryland
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Maryland?
CMS Care Compare lists 93 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Maryland, out of 221 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Baltimore (16), Silver Spring (5) and Towson (5). 52 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 93
- All homes in Maryland
- 221
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 93
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 525 stars overall
- 714+ stars for inspections
- 544+ stars for staffing
- 72No fines or payment denials
- 50Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 26Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Maryland. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Maryland: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Maryland, nonprofit nursing homes in Maryland, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Maryland?
93 of the 221 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Maryland Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Asbury Solomons in Solomons (5 stars), Broadmead in Cockeysville (5 stars) and Deer's Head Center in Salisbury (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Maryland?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Maryland's Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program can answer questions about residents' rights.