Laurelwood Care Center At Elkton
Nursing Home Facility
100 Laurel Drive, Elkton, MD 21921
Laurelwood Care Center At Elkton is a senior care community located in Elkton, MD. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Elkton area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (410) 398-8800.
With 110 beds, Laurelwood Care Center At Elkton is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Elkton average about 34 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 90% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 42%.
The community is located in Cecil County, MD.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 74 problems at Laurelwood Care Center At Elkton. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 22 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $95,610.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Make sure each resident has 1) at least one window to the outside in a room; 2) a room at or above ground level; 3) adequate bedding; 4) furniture that meets the resident's needs; or 5) adequate closet space.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Laurelwood Care Center At Elkton offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 110
- Occupancy 90%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 42%
- Last health inspection January 2026
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