Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair
1909 Emorton Road · Bel Air, MD · 21015 · 4108031400
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Lorien Health Services
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.10 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
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 August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215341 · certified since November 19, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.