Laurelwood Healthcare Center

It is a mid-sized home, certified for 110 beds, with about 94 residents on a typical day — roughly 86 percent full. That usually means some beds are open, but availability changes, so ask admissions what is open when you call.

Federal records list it with CommuniCare Health, a for-profit group of about 121 nursing homes across six states. Its nearest sister homes are in the Baltimore area, including Holly Hill Healthcare Center in Towson, Northwest Healthcare Center and Blue Point Healthcare Center in Baltimore, and Marley Neck Rehabilitation and Wellness Center in Glen Burnie.

Federal regulators give it 2 out of 5 stars overall, which is below average. Health inspections are rated 2 stars, with 6 deficiencies at the latest standard inspection and one fine of about $95,610 on record. Staffing and quality measures are each rated 4 stars. Star ratings come from official government health inspections and reporting — they are a regulatory measure, not family reviews.

Staffing is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Records show about 3.5 hours of nursing time per resident per day, including about 47 minutes from registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is about 36 percent overall and about 31 percent for registered nurses, and one administrator left in the past year. It still helps to ask how nurses and aides cover nights and weekends.

The home participates in both major government health programs — the federal one that covers short rehabilitation stays after a hospital visit, and the state-run one that can cover long-term care. Coverage depends on your situation, so always confirm services, availability, and coverage directly with the facility before making a decision.

No. The operator's website does not include this building, and no visiting hours are published online, so call (410) 398-8800 to ask how visits work and to set up a tour. The home reports having a resident council — a group residents use to raise concerns — and you can ask how families get involved.