Charlestown Community Inc
719 Maiden Choice Lane · Catonsville, MD · 21228 · 4102479700
103 certified beds For profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,315 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected November 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
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.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 26, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 1, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2019
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected April 1, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 1, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 14, 2023 | Fine | $9,315 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215223 · certified since August 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.