St. Joseph's Nursing Home
1222 Tugwell Drive · Catonsville, MD · 21228 · 4107470026
44 certified beds Non profit - Church related
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2019
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected November 20, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 21E104 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.