Nursing homes in Elkton, MD
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Elkton, part of the Cecil area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 1★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Elkton, Maryland, located in Cecil County, currently serves the 21921 ZIP code with two nursing home facilities. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these local providers hold an average overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Laurelwood Healthcare Center, operated by Communicare Health, is the highest-rated facility in the area. Local families should consult the official CMS 5-star rating system to review detailed performance metrics for each nursing home.
Rating distribution
avg 1★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Elkton
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- COMMUNICARE HEALTH1 home
- LIFEWORKS REHAB1 home
What to look for in Elkton
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LAURELWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER at 1★.
- 2 of 2 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Elkton
| LAURELWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER COMMUNICARE HEALTH · Medium · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| ELKTON NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER LIFEWORKS REHAB · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.