Last verified: October 2026
Charlestown Community Inc is a 207-bed licensed nursing home in Catonsville, Baltimore County. This page sets out its official federal record -- CMS star ratings, survey findings, staffing and fines -- next to its Maryland license.
| OHCQ license # | 03063 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 207 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 103 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 84 (81% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Corporation |
| Legal business name | CHARLESTOWN COMMUNITY, INC |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | August 1, 1990 |
| CMS certification number | 215223 |
| Address | 719 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 247-9700 |
What is Charlestown Community Inc's CMS star rating?
CMS rates Charlestown Community Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (3 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (5 stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at Charlestown Community Inc on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of Charlestown Community Inc, on September 19, 2025, produced 10 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies (3), Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies (3), Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies (2). Scope/severity runs from A (isolated, no actual harm) to L (widespread immediate jeopardy); G and above mean residents were harmed.
| Survey | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope/severity | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| May 6, 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint |
| September 19, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| September 19, 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint |
| September 19, 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard |
| September 19, 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard |
| September 19, 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| September 19, 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard |
| September 19, 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard |
| September 19, 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard |
How well is Charlestown Community Inc staffed?
Charlestown Community Inc reports 4.67 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 0.87 registered-nurse hours and 2.53 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.54 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 30% and RN turnover 43%. 1 administrator(s) left in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for Charlestown Community Inc in the last three years.
How does Charlestown Community Inc compare with other nursing homes near Catonsville?
By size, Charlestown Community Inc ranks 3 of 43 nursing homes in Baltimore County; the table compares it with nearby facilities on CMS rating and the deficiencies cited at each one's latest survey.
| Facility | City | Beds | CMS overall | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Nursing Home | Catonsville | 44 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 9 |
| Little Sisters Of The Poor | Baltimore | 20 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 0 |
| Meadow Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Catonsville | 120 | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 19 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville | Catonsville | 136 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 22 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Summit Park | Catonsville | 143 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 15 |
| Ridgeway Rehab Center | Catonsville | 61 | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 20 |
Assisted living nearby: licensed programs in Catonsville and Arbutus.
What should families ask before choosing Charlestown Community Inc?
Start from Charlestown Community Inc's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask the administrator what changed after the September 19, 2025 survey's 10 citations, and to see the plan of correction.
- Short-stay quality (5 stars) and long-stay quality (3 stars) differ; ask which unit your parent would be on.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is Charlestown Community Inc a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| Charlestown Community Inc is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03063 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| Medicare and Medicaid | Free of charge -- Medicare covers only qualifying skilled stays |
Source: OHCQ long-term care directory (as of September 30, 2026); CMS Care Compare provider, deficiency and penalty data (release October 1, 2026). CMS record.
