Laurelwood Healthcare Center
100 LAUREL DRIVE, Elkton, MD 21921
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask Laurelwood Healthcare Center, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Laurelwood Healthcare Center Compares
Laurelwood Healthcare Center is a 110-bed for-profit nursing facility in Elkton, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.2%) is above the Maryland average of 2.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 110 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Elkton, the local average is 1.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.7% — worse than the Maryland average of 14.1% (61% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.2% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4% (118% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.2% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (80% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.6% — worse than the Maryland average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Laurelwood Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Laurelwood Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Elkton.
How is Laurelwood Healthcare Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Laurelwood Healthcare Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 22.7% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Laurelwood Healthcare Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.2% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Laurelwood Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Laurelwood Healthcare Center's rating advantage in Elkton?
Its 2-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Laurelwood Healthcare Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Elkton
Elkton sits in Cecil County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 16,156 (15.7%)
- Median age
- 40.7 years
- Median household income
- $79,415
- Median home value
- $250,400
Demographics for Cecil County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Elkton.
Facility Details
Other Facilities in Elkton
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.