The Village at Rockville
3★ official rating · 160 beds
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National Lutheran Communities & Services
2 nursing homes · 2 states · 180 beds
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National Lutheran Communities & Services at a glance
- Nursing homes
- 2
- States
- 2
- Licensed beds
- 180
- Average rating
- 4.0★
- Rated 4★ or better
- 50%
Is National Lutheran Communities & Services a good nursing home group?
Across 2 rated homes, National Lutheran Communities & Services averages 4.0★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 50% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 0% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.
National Lutheran Communities & Services quality vs. the national average
Across the 2 homes with an official inspection rating, National Lutheran Communities & Services averages 4.0★. 50% are rated 4★ or better, and 0% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.
| Measure | National Lutheran Communities & Services | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating | 4.0★ | 3.0★ |
| Homes rated 4★ or better | 50% | 40% |
| Homes rated 1–2★ | 0% | 41% |
How National Lutheran Communities & Services’s homes are distributed
- 5★1
- 4★0
- 3★1
- 2★0
- 1★0
National Lutheran Communities & Services nursing home ratings by state
Where National Lutheran Communities & Services operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.
About National Lutheran Communities & Services
National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) is a faith-based, not-for-profit ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America’s Delaware-Maryland, Metropolitan Washington, D.C., and Virginia synods, serving people of all beliefs. It partners with older adults and families through retirement communities, in-home services, and a philanthropic granting program called Impact1890.
NLCS traces its origins to 1890 when it began with a gift of land and a small cottage for seniors; the first National Lutheran Home opened in 1895 in Washington, D.C., later relocating in 1980 to Rockville, Maryland, where it built a 300-bed skilled nursing facility now known as The Village at Rockville. In 2008, the organization formalized as 'National Lutheran Communities & Services' to guide expansion and diversification of its services.
It operates five retirement communities in Maryland and Virginia, along with a home care agency and grantmaking program (Impact1890). Its services encompass independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and in-home care services.
Impact1890, previously known as NLCS Community Impact, has provided grants since 2014 to many organizations supporting underserved older adults across Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. In 2020, it awarded more than $310,000 to numerous nonprofit organizations addressing needs such as social isolation, transportation, memory care, and housing in its service area.
- Founded
- 1890
- Headquarters
- Frederick, Maryland
- Website
- www.nationallutheran.org
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Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.
All homes National Lutheran Communities & Services runs
Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.
- The Village at Orchard Ridge
5★ official rating · 20 beds
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Frequently asked questions about National Lutheran Communities & Services
- How many nursing homes does National Lutheran Communities & Services operate?
- National Lutheran Communities & Services operates 2 nursing homes across 2 states with about 180 licensed beds in total.
- What states does National Lutheran Communities & Services operate in?
- National Lutheran Communities & Services runs nursing homes in Maryland and Virginia. Its largest presence is in Maryland, Virginia.
- Is National Lutheran Communities & Services a good nursing home group?
- Across 2 rated homes, National Lutheran Communities & Services averages 4.0★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 50% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 0% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
- Where is National Lutheran Communities & Services headquartered?
- National Lutheran Communities & Services is headquartered in Frederick, Maryland.
- How are these ratings determined?
- The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.