Last verified: October 2026
Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd is a 88-bed licensed nursing home in Cockeysville, Baltimore County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 03023 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 88 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 70 (80% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | THE GRAND LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF MARYLAND |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | September 23, 2014 |
| CMS certification number | 215361 |
| Address | 300 International Circle, Cockeysville, MD 21030 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 527-1111 |
What is Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd, on June 2, 2025, produced 14 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (3), Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies (3), Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| June 2, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| June 2, 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. | E | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard |
| June 2, 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 |
| June 2, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| June 2, 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard |
How well is Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd staffed?
Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd reports 3.85 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.93 registered-nurse hours and 2.07 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.79 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 26% and RN turnover 24%. 1 administrator(s) left in the past year.
Has Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 1 fine(s) totaling $16,420 for Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2024 | Fine | $16,420 |
How does Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd compare with other nursing homes near Cockeysville?
By size, Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd ranks 31 of 43 nursing homes in Baltimore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Rehab At Autumn Lake Healthcare | Lutherville | 110 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 13 |
| Broadmead | Cockeysville | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 6 |
| Lorien Mays Chapel | Timonium | 93 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 14 |
| Stella Maris, Inc. | Timonium | 390 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 7 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Cockeysville, Timonium, Lutherville and Hunt Valley.
What should families ask before choosing Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd?
Read the CMS record for Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd first, then tour at a mealtime and on a weekend, and ask the questions its own data raises.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the June 2, 2025 survey's 14 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Short-stay quality (4 stars) and long-stay quality (3 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 Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Maryland Masonic Homes Ltd is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03023 | 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.
