the early 1950s, the Archdiocese of Baltimore, under the leadership of Archbishop Francis P. Keough, addressed the retirement needs of the elderly by building Stella Maris. Archbishop Keough invited the Sisters of Mercy, known for their administrative capabilities and compassionate care, to operate Stella Maris, named for Mary, Star of the Sea. He dedicated Stella Maris on September 12, 1953, and Sister Mary Celeste Waynant, RSM, served as the first administrator. Within the first decade, as the original residents began to age, their needs changed. Therefore, additional services were added and a new five-story building was constructed. In 1966, the Pangborn Wing was dedicated by Archbishop Cardinal Shehan. This new wing doubled the size of Stella Maris and answered a growing need for nursing home care. Stella Maris was now able to provide compassionate care for more than 400 residents
Stella Maris Address
2300 Dulaney Valley Road Mays Chapel, MD United States