Encore at Turf Valley
11150 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 · (410) 461-7070
For profit - Corporation · 91 certified beds
Encore at Turf Valley has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 9 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 14, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 14, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.May 14, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.May 14, 2025 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.May 14, 2025 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.May 14, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 14, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 14, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.May 14, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 14, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 14, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.39 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.11 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.4% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 91 |
| Average residents per day | 84.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Lutheran Village At Miller's Grant Ellicott City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ellicott City Healthcare Center Ellicott City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Residences at Vantage Point Columbia · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Lorien Health Systems - Columbia Columbia · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge Elkridge · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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