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

Inspection record 30% of score 51
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 86
Federal penalties 15% 77
Trend 10% 86
Context 5% 100

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-day4.473.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.700.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.22≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year28%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $9,315

Inspection citations (42 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D September 19, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected November 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 14, 2023

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
July 14, 2023Fine$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.