St. Joseph's Nursing Home
1222 Tugwell Drive, Catonsville, MD 21228 · (410) 747-0026
Non profit - Church related · 44 certified beds
St. Joseph's Nursing Home has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 9 citations (the Maryland average is 17). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 28, 2026 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 28, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.January 28, 2026 · F0565 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.January 28, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 28, 2026 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.January 28, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.January 28, 2026 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyJanuary 28, 2026 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 28, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.January 28, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Maryland average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.18 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.97 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.37 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.84 | 2.12 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 28.6% | 40.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 40.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Charlestown Community Inc Catonsville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center Catonsville · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Ridgeway Rehab Center Catonsville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Catonsville Catonsville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Autumn Lake Healthcare at Summit Park Catonsville · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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