Stella Maris, Inc. in Timonium, MD has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and quality measures but 4 stars for staffing. Staffing is slightly above the federal benchmark (4.18 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), there were no fines in the last 24 months, and the facility has a recent abuse citation.
Last inspection: July 23, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1824.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.74
Licensed practical nurses
0.91
Nurse aides
2.53
Weekend nursing
3.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 32%
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
23.3%17.5%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%3.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.2%4.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%3.1%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
7.2%7.3%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.8%18.7%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
20.4%26.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19%17%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%0.5%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.6%23.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.4%6.4%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
—92.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.4%87.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—63.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69%49.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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
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 nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited May 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
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
343 residents on an average day (88% of 390 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 47 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.