Last verified: October 2026
Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy is a 62-bed licensed nursing home in Mount Airy, Carroll County. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 06021 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 62 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 62 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 56 (90% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | CARENET HEALTH SYSTEMS & SERVICES, INC. |
| Chain | LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES (8 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | September 18, 2000 |
| CMS certification number | 215335 |
| Address | 705 Midway Avenue, Mount Airy, MD 21771 (Carroll County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (301) 829-6050 |
What is Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Carroll County nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (2 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy, on July 31, 2026, produced 10 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (3), Administration Deficiencies (3), Nursing and Physician Services 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 31, 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | F | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | 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 31, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard |
| July 31, 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard |
| May 7, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint |
| May 7, 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
How well is Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy staffed?
Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy reports 5.05 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.99 registered-nurse hours and 2.86 nurse-aide hours; the median for Carroll County nursing homes is 4.04 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.60 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 38% and RN turnover 40%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy in the last three years.
How does Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy compare with other nursing homes near Mount Airy?
By size, Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy ranks 9 of 10 nursing homes in Carroll 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Lutheran Village | Westminster | 72 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 6 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Long View | Manchester | 109 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 4 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven | Sykesville | 79 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 6 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor | Sykesville | 118 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 25 |
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc | Taneytown | 63 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 11 |
| Atlee Hill Health And Rehab Center | Westminster | 60 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 19 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Carroll County.
What should families ask before choosing Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy?
Start from Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the July 31, 2026 survey's 10 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Short-stay quality (4 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 Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 06021 | 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.
