Lorien Taneytown has an overall 3-star rating, with 4 stars for staffing, 3 stars for health inspections, and 2 stars for quality measures. Its reported nurse staffing is 4.22 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had $65,400 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: September 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $65,400recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2163.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.82
Licensed practical nurses
0.91
Nurse aides
2.48
Weekend nursing
3.76
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 55%
Registered nurse turnover: 58%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.4%25.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%4.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.1%7.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.4%26.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—56.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%16.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.3%8.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.9%19%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
18.4%8.3%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—88.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to post its nurse staffing information every day, so families could not easily see daily staffing levels. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 732 — 42 CFR §483.35(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited September 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $65,400 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $65,400 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jun 27, 2025
$65,400
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LORIEN HEALTH SERVICES · 8 homes · 3.8 stars avg
Occupancy
52.9 residents on an average day (84% of 63 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 21 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.