Last verified: October 2026
Encore At Turf Valley is a 91-bed licensed nursing home in Ellicott City, Howard County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 13-010 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 91 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 91 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 86 (94% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | LORIEN HOWARD, INC. |
| Chain | LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES (8 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | June 2, 2010 |
| CMS certification number | 215355 |
| Address | 11150 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Howard County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 461-7070 |
What is Encore At Turf Valley's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Encore At Turf Valley 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Howard County nursing homes is 3.5.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (2 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (3 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Encore At Turf Valley on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Encore At Turf Valley, on May 14, 2025, produced 9 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (4), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (1), Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies (1). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| May 14, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
| May 14, 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard |
| May 14, 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| May 14, 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard |
| May 14, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| May 14, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| May 14, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| May 14, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
How well is Encore At Turf Valley staffed?
Encore At Turf Valley reports 4.19 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.13 registered-nurse hours and 2.02 nurse-aide hours; the median for Howard County nursing homes is 4.15 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.78 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 61% and RN turnover 47%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Encore At Turf Valley in the last three years.
How does Encore At Turf Valley compare with other nursing homes near Ellicott City?
By size, Encore At Turf Valley ranks 3 of 6 nursing homes in Howard County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residences At Vantage Point | Columbia | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant | Ellicott City | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 3 |
| Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge | Elkridge | 70 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 13 |
| Ellicott City Healthcare Center | Ellicott City | 182 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 44 |
| Lorien Health Systems - Columbia | Columbia | 205 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 19 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Ellicott City.
What should families ask before choosing Encore At Turf Valley?
Read the CMS record for Encore At Turf Valley first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 61% means many caregivers are new.
- Short-stay quality (3 stars) and long-stay quality (2 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Encore At Turf Valley a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Encore At Turf Valley is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 13-010 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 4 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
