Last verified: October 2026
Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a 139-bed licensed nursing home in Towson, 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 # | 03011 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 139 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 139 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 124 (89% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | ORCHARD HILL OPERATOR LLC |
| Chain | MARQUIS HEALTH SERVICES (90 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | July 31, 1969 |
| CMS certification number | 215069 |
| Address | 111 West Road, Towson, MD 21204 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 828-6500 |
What is Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 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 (4 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (4 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, on April 23, 2026, produced 34 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (10), Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (8), Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies (5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard |
| April 23, 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. | E | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard |
| April 23, 2026 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Standard |
How well is Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center staffed?
Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center reports 3.73 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.70 registered-nurse hours and 1.92 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.43 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 60% and RN turnover 77%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
Has Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 2 fine(s) totaling $72,347 for Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | Fine | $22,225 |
| October 22, 2024 | Fine | $50,122 |
How does Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center compare with other nursing homes near Towson?
By size, Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center ranks 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Grn Hlth Ctr Blakehur | Towson | 49 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 11 |
| Complete Care At Multi Medical Center LLC | Towson | 118 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 12 |
| Edenwald | Towson | 70 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 7 |
| Pickersgill Retirement Community | Towson | 43 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Holly Hill Healthcare Center | Towson | 75 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 14 |
| Towson Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Towson | 132 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 26 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Towson.
What should families ask before choosing Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center?
Read the CMS record for Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center 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 April 23, 2026 survey's 34 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Ask how many residents each nurse aide covers on evening and night shifts -- CMS rates staffing here low.
- Ask about staff retention; nursing turnover of 60% means many caregivers are new.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Orchard Hill Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03011 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 2 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.
