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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

St. Joseph'S Nursing Home

1222 Tugwell Drive, Catonsville, MD 21228

St. Joseph'S Nursing Home, a 44-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Catonsville, MD, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #16 of 219 rated homes in MD on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#16 of 219
In-state rank among rated MD homes
4.18
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
11
Inspection findings

The verdict

St. Joseph'S Nursing Home, a 44-bed non profit - church related nursing facility in Catonsville, MD, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #16 of 219 rated homes in MD on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#16 of 219
In-state rank among rated MD homes
4.18
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
11
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 221 MD nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Church related. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
21E104
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicaid
Beds
44
Residents
40
In Hospital
No
County
Baltimore
Last Inspection
Jan 28, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 4.18 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.97 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.37
CNA Hours
2.84
Total Nursing Hours
4.18 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
28.6%
RN Turnover
45.5%

What the CMS Record Reveals About St. Joseph'S Nursing Home

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, St. Joseph'S Nursing Home ranks #16 of 219 rated nursing homes in MD on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). St. Joseph'S Nursing Home operates 44 certified beds in Catonsville, MD with approximately 40 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 4.18 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 0.97 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership and operating as a "Medicaid" provider, St. Joseph'S Nursing Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 28.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0887

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.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0565

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 28, 2026 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 23, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 9, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 20, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 22, 2019 Tag: 0557

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 20, 2019

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 53.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 30.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.1% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 1.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 15.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 30.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay N/A No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for St. Joseph'S Nursing Home, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for St. Joseph'S Nursing Home

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The MD registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View MD registry
  • Peer homes near 44 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in MD. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for St. Joseph'S Nursing Home?
St. Joseph'S Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does St. Joseph'S Nursing Home rank among nursing homes in MD?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), St. Joseph'S Nursing Home ranks 16th among 219 rated nursing homes in MD (#16 of 219). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at St. Joseph'S Nursing Home?
St. Joseph'S Nursing Home reports 4.18 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.97 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 28.6%.
How many beds does St. Joseph'S Nursing Home have?
St. Joseph'S Nursing Home has 44 certified beds with approximately 40 residents. The facility is located at 1222 Tugwell Drive, Catonsville, MD 21228.
Does St. Joseph'S Nursing Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, St. Joseph'S Nursing Home has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has St. Joseph'S Nursing Home received any fines or penalties?
No, St. Joseph'S Nursing Home has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns St. Joseph'S Nursing Home?
St. Joseph'S Nursing Home is classified as "Non profit - Church related" ownership. The facility type is "Medicaid".
When was St. Joseph'S Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for St. Joseph'S Nursing Home was on Jan 28, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for St. Joseph'S Nursing Home?
St. Joseph'S Nursing Home is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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