Last verified: October 2026
St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a 162-bed licensed nursing home in Baltimore, Baltimore City. Everything here comes from Maryland's OHCQ directory and CMS Care Compare; nothing is our own rating.
| OHCQ license # | 30032 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 162 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 162 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 147 (91% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | ST. ELIZABETH OPCO LLC |
| Chain | VIERRA COMMUNITIES (3 facilities) |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | April 24, 1967 |
| CMS certification number | 215044 |
| Address | 3320 Benson Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21227 (Baltimore City) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (667) 600-2600 |
What is St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's CMS star rating?
CMS rates St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.1.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (4 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, on February 26, 2026, produced 11 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (3), Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies (3), Quality of Life and Care 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| August 26, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| August 26, 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint |
| August 26, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint |
| February 26, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| February 26, 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard |
| February 26, 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard |
| February 26, 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| February 26, 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. | D | Standard |
| February 26, 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| February 26, 2026 | 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. | D | Standard |
How well is St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center staffed?
St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center reports 3.96 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.85 registered-nurse hours and 2.26 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore City nursing homes is 3.67 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.55 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 64% and RN turnover 71%. 4 administrator(s) left in the past year.
Has St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center been fined by CMS?
Yes. CMS records 2 fine(s) totaling $66,996 for St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in the last three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2025 | Fine | $50,655 |
| October 16, 2024 | Fine | $16,341 |
How does St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center compare with other nursing homes near Baltimore?
By size, St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center ranks 6 of 27 nursing homes in Baltimore City; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Care Canton Harbor | Baltimore | 160 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 2 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore | 16 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 1 |
| Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center | Baltimore | 35 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 4 |
| Keswick Multi-care Center | Baltimore | 170 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 18 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Alice Manor | Baltimore | 105 | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 20 |
| Fayette Health And Rehabilitation Center | Baltimore | 156 | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 16 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Baltimore City.
What should families ask before choosing St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
Read the CMS record for St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing 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 February 26, 2026 survey's 11 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 64% means many caregivers are new.
- Ask what led to the federal fine and how the issue was corrected.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (4 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 St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 30032 | 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.
