Encore at Turf Valley
11150 Resort Road · Ellicott City, MD · 21042 · 4104617070
91 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lorien Health Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 80 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
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.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2021
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215355 · certified since June 2, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.