Maryland · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Maryland
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Maryland?
CMS Care Compare lists 215 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Maryland, out of 221 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Baltimore (37), Silver Spring (12) and Catonsville (8). 87 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 215
- All homes in Maryland
- 221
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 87
- Average overall stars
- 3.1
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 213Also Medicare certified
- 32Nonprofit
- 4Government-owned
- 128No fines or payment denials
- 24Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Maryland, nonprofit nursing homes in Maryland, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Maryland?
215 of the 221 CMS-certified nursing homes in Maryland meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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.
What Are Maryland's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Maryland lists an asset limit of Medically Needy Resource Standard (Non-MAGI): $2,500 for 1 person; Categorically Needy Resource Standard (Non-MAGI): $2,000 individual, $3,000 couple for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.