Annual Long Term Care Survey
The Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) releases the annual Maryland Long Term Care Survey during the first quarter of each year. The survey collection period runs for 60 days. The reporting requirements of the Maryland Long Term Care Survey are specified in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR 10.24.03). Under those regulations, providers are required to submit accurate, timely, and complete data needed by the Commission to support planning for long term care services. This data is used to update the Consumer Guide to Long Term Care, develop the State Health Plan, determine the need for additional capacity, and assess the financial health and performance of the industry. To comply with Maryland law, facilities must have their survey accepted by the specified due date.
The following facility types are required to complete the Long Term Care
Survey:
Comprehensive Care (nursing home)
Chronic Care
Adult Day Care
Assisted Living
2011 Long Term Care Survey: The 2011 Maryland Long Term Care Survey will be available for data entry on March 26, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Long Term Care Survey 
Survey Data can be accessed by the Public under Health Care Community>DATA>Public Use Files