Nursing homes in Frederick, MD
Compare 6 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Frederick, part of the Frederick area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.2★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Frederick, Maryland, have access to six nursing homes located across the 21701, 21702, and 21703 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Within this Frederick County region, two local centers currently hold a top 5-star designation, including the highest-rated facility, Autumn Lake Healthcare at Braddock Heights, which is operated by Autumn Lake Healthcare.
Rating distribution
avg 3.2★ · 6 homesProvider mix in Frederick
5 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Frederick
- 3 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 3 of 6 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 2 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 3 of 6 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 6 highest rated nursing homes in Frederick
- 1AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BRADDOCK HEIGHTS5.0AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 2HOMEWOOD LIVING FREDERICK5.0HOMEWOOD RETIREMENT CENTERS · Large
- 3CITIZENS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF FREDERI4.0FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND · Large
- 4FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY3.0FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY LLC · Large
- 5AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK1.0AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · Large
- 6NORTHAMPTON MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE1.0FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large
All homes in Frederick
| AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BRADDOCK HEIGHTS AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| HOMEWOOD LIVING FREDERICK HOMEWOOD RETIREMENT CENTERS · Large · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| CITIZENS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF FREDERI FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND · Large · Government | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY LLC · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| NORTHAMPTON MANOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTE FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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.