The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
Stella Maris
Registered name: STELLA MARIS, INC.
TIMONIUM, MD · Medicare-certified · 390 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Stella Maris in Timonium, MD has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with solid health inspection and staffing ratings of 4, but lower quality measures at 2 stars. It reported no fines in the last 24 months and nurse staffing of 4.15 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1461 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 28, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1461.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.74
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95
- Nurse aides
- 2.45
- Weekend nursing
- 3.72
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 43%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.1%15.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.6%3.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%5.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.9%3.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.4%3.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
25.6%20.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
27.8%18.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
16.1%17.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%0.5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%1.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.8%29.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7%11%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.2%95.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—63.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
62.6%48.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 340.1 residents on an average day (87% of 390 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.