The Village at Orchard Ridge achieved a five-star overall CMS rating in the first quarter of 2026 while under the ownership of National Lutheran, Inc., according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Frederick County nursing home has remained with National Lutheran, Inc. since July 20, 2011.
The facility is classified as a non-profit organization.
In this period, the nursing home received an overall CMS score of five, surpassing the Virginia state nursing home average of 3.0. CMS assigns ratings based on health inspection outcomes, staffing, and measures of care quality for residents.
During the same quarter, The Village at Orchard Ridge had an average daily census of 19 residents out of 20 beds. The nursing home currently operates independently of a hospital.
It recorded no fines or penalties as of Q1 2026.
Frederick County, Virginia, had a total of two non-profit nursing homes at that time.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the nation’s older adult population is expanding, while the number of younger residents is declining. From 2020 to 2024, Americans age 65 and older grew by 13%, contrasted with a 1.7% decrease in those younger than 18. The older population in the U.S. has seen significant growth over the past century, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
A study released in 2021 found that almost half of older Americans, approximating 28 million people, could require long-term services and supports. More than a third may eventually need care in nursing homes, the research indicated.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Orchard Ridge | National Lutheran, Inc. | Non profit – Church related | 5 | 19 |
The information in this report was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The data can be accessed here.
