Last verified: October 2026
Lorien Taneytown, Inc is a 63-bed licensed nursing home in Taneytown, Carroll County. Below: its Maryland license, the CMS ratings and inspection results, staffing hours and any federal penalties, with local comparisons.
| OHCQ license # | 06022 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 63 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 63 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 52 (83% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | LORIEN TANEYTOWN, INC |
| Chain | LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES (8 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | October 27, 2004 |
| CMS certification number | 215348 |
| Address | 100 Antrim Blvd, Taneytown, MD 21787 (Carroll County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 756-6400 |
What is Lorien Taneytown, Inc's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Lorien Taneytown, Inc 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 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 (3 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Lorien Taneytown, Inc on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Lorien Taneytown, Inc, on September 25, 2025, produced 11 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (3), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (2), Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies (2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard |
| September 25, 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint |
| September 25, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| September 25, 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard |
| September 25, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| September 25, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| September 25, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| September 25, 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 |
| September 25, 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard |
| September 25, 2025 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard |
| September 25, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
How well is Lorien Taneytown, Inc staffed?
Lorien Taneytown, Inc reports 4.35 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.92 registered-nurse hours and 2.50 nurse-aide hours; the median for Carroll County nursing homes is 4.04 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.68 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 56% and RN turnover 53%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Lorien Taneytown, Inc been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 1 fine(s) totaling $65,400 for Lorien Taneytown, Inc in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | Fine | $65,400 |
How does Lorien Taneytown, Inc compare with other nursing homes near Taneytown?
By size, Lorien Taneytown, Inc ranks 8 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 |
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy | Mount Airy | 62 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 10 |
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven | Sykesville | 79 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 6 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Birch Manor | Sykesville | 118 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 25 |
| 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 Taneytown, Inc?
Start from Lorien Taneytown, Inc's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the September 25, 2025 survey's 11 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 56% 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 (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 Taneytown, Inc a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 06022 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 3 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.
