Federal & State Data · Every Licensed Facility · Updated May 01, 2026

Nursing Homes in Frederick, MD

All 21 licensed facilities ranked by federal Clarity Score — not by who pays a $5,000 referral commission.

21
Licensed Facilities
62
Avg Clarity Score
0
Medicare Certified
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Source: CMS Federal Inspection Database · State Licensing Data · palmelle.com

📊 Summary — Nursing Homes in Frederick, MD

According to federal CMS inspection data, there are 21 licensed nursing homes in Frederick, MD. The average Clarity Score across all facilities is 62/100 — a composite from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics updated May 01, 2026.

The highest-rated nursing home in Frederick is AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK, with a Clarity Score of 68/100. Other top-ranked facilities include CITIZENS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF FREDERI, FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY.

0 of these facilities accept Medicare. 2 have active critical inspection flags — all displayed transparently on each facility's Palmelle page. Unlike directories that charge families $3,000–$7,000 referral fees and omit facilities that won't pay, Palmelle lists every licensed nursing home in Frederick, ranked only by what federal inspectors found.

Source: CMS federal inspection data via Palmelle · palmelle.com · Updated May 01, 2026
21
Total Licensed
Nursing Homes
62/100
Average
Clarity Score
0
Medicare
Certified
2
With Critical
Inspection Flags

Nursing Homes in Frederick, MD

21 facilities · ranked by Clarity Score

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Why this list is different from A Place for Mom

A Place for Mom, Caring.com, and SeniorAdvisor earn $3,000–$7,000 per family placement. Facilities that won't pay those fees get omitted from their results — meaning families never see them. Palmelle lists all 21 licensed nursing homes in Frederick, including those that don't pay commissions, ranked only by what federal inspectors found. Learn more →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many nursing homes are in Frederick, MD?
There are 21 licensed nursing homes in Frederick, MD according to federal CMS and state licensing data updated May 01, 2026. Palmelle lists all of them — including facilities that don't pay referral fees to other directories.
What is the best nursing home in Frederick, MD?
Based on federal CMS inspection data, AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BALLENGER CREEK has the highest Clarity Score (68/100) among nursing homes in Frederick, MD. Other top-ranked facilities include CITIZENS CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER OF FREDERI, FREDERICK CROSSING OF JOURNEY. Clarity Scores are calculated from federal health inspections, staffing ratios, and quality metrics — they cannot be purchased or influenced.
What is the average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Frederick?
The average Clarity Score for nursing homes in Frederick, MD is 62/100. Scores of 80+ indicate strong federal inspection results. Scores of 50–79 are average. Scores below 50 indicate concerns worth investigating before choosing a facility.
Do nursing homes in Frederick accept Medicare?
0 of the 21 nursing homes in Frederick, MD are Medicare-certified according to CMS data. Medicare certification is verified annually during federal inspections.
Are there nursing homes in Frederick with serious violations?
2 nursing homes in Frederick, MD have critical inspection flags in federal data. Palmelle displays all flags transparently on each facility's page — we never hide negative findings. A Clarity Score below 50 is a signal to examine a facility's inspection history closely before making a decision.