Last verified: October 2026
Lorien Bulle Rock is a 78-bed licensed nursing home in Havre de Grace, Harford County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 12014 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 78 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 78 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 73 (94% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | LORIEN LIFE CENTER HARFORD II INC |
| Chain | LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES (8 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | June 5, 2013 |
| CMS certification number | 215359 |
| Address | 1501 Blenheim Farm Lane, Havre de Grace, MD 21078 (Harford County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 939-9300 |
What is Lorien Bulle Rock's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Lorien Bulle Rock 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Harford County nursing homes is 4.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (5 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (3 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Lorien Bulle Rock on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Lorien Bulle Rock, on July 1, 2025, produced 3 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (2), Pharmacy Service 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| July 1, 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard |
| July 1, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
How well is Lorien Bulle Rock staffed?
Lorien Bulle Rock reports 4.03 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.71 registered-nurse hours and 2.11 nurse-aide hours; the median for Harford County nursing homes is 4.02 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.40 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 51% and RN turnover 62%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Lorien Bulle Rock been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 1 fine(s) totaling $25,488 for Lorien Bulle Rock in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| July 20, 2026 | Fine | $25,488 |
How does Lorien Bulle Rock compare with other nursing homes near Havre de Grace?
By size, Lorien Bulle Rock ranks 6 of 6 nursing homes in Harford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Care Center | Havre de Grace | 184 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 14 |
| Sterling Care Forest Hill | Forest Hill | 156 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair | Bel Air | 120 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 9 |
| Sterling Care Bel Air | Bel Air | 155 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 11 |
| Sterling Care Riverside | Belcamp | 129 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 20 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Aberdeen and Havre de Grace.
What should families ask before choosing Lorien Bulle Rock?
Read the CMS record for Lorien Bulle Rock 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 51% means many caregivers are new.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Short-stay quality (3 stars) and long-stay quality (5 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 Lorien Bulle Rock a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Lorien Bulle Rock is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 12014 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 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.
