Nursing homes in Essex, MD

Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Essex, part of the Baltimore area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 5★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Essex, Maryland, seeking long-term or rehabilitative care have access to one nursing facility serving the 21221 ZIP code area within Baltimore County. According to data from CMS Care Compare, the local center maintains a perfect overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Autumn Lake Healthcare at Riverview currently stands as the community’s top-rated provider, consistently meeting federal quality benchmarks to ensure high standards of resident care.

What to look for in Essex

• All homes in Essex score 3★ or higher on compliance — a positive sign on regulatory standards.
• No home in Essex reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 0 of 1 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

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