Last verified: October 2026
St. Joseph's Nursing Home is a 44-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 # | 03036 |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity (OHCQ) | 44 beds |
| CMS certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day (CMS) | 40 (91% of certified beds) |
| Medicare / Medicaid | Medicaid |
| Ownership (CMS) | Non profit - Church related |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| Chain | Not part of a reported chain |
| First certified for Medicare/Medicaid | March 31, 1974 |
| CMS certification number | 21E104 |
| Address | 1222 Tugwell Drive, Catonsville, MD 21228 (Baltimore County) |
| Phone (OHCQ listing) | (410) 747-0026 |
What is St. Joseph's Nursing Home's CMS star rating?
CMS rates St. Joseph's Nursing Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. The average overall rating among Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.3.
Quality-measure ratings split into long-stay residents (4 stars) and short-stay rehab patients (n/a stars) -- read the one that matches why your parent is going there.
What did inspectors cite at St. Joseph's Nursing Home on its most recent survey?
Maryland surveyors' most recent standard health inspection of St. Joseph's Nursing Home, on January 28, 2026, produced 9 health deficiencies.
Most frequent categories in the current cycle: Resident Rights Deficiencies (2), Pharmacy Service Deficiencies (2), Infection Control 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| January 28, 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard |
| January 28, 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard |
| January 28, 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard |
| January 28, 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard |
| January 28, 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard |
| January 28, 2026 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard |
| January 28, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| January 28, 2026 | F0887 | 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. | D | Standard |
How well is St. Joseph's Nursing Home staffed?
St. Joseph's Nursing Home reports 4.51 total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, including 1.10 registered-nurse hours and 3.11 nurse-aide hours; the median for Baltimore County nursing homes is 3.71 hours.
Weekend RN coverage is 0.88 hours per resident per day. Total nursing staff turnover is 35% and RN turnover 46%. No administrator departures were reported in the past year.
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for St. Joseph's Nursing Home in the last three years.
How does St. Joseph's Nursing Home compare with other nursing homes near Catonsville?
By size, St. Joseph's Nursing Home ranks 39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Community Inc | Catonsville | 207 | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 10 |
| 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 St. Joseph's Nursing Home?
Start from St. Joseph's Nursing Home's inspection and staffing record, visit twice at different times, and put these questions to the administrator.
- Ask whether the facility accepts Maryland Medicaid for long-term care if a rehab stay turns into a permanent one.
Is St. Joseph's Nursing Home a nursing home or assisted living?
It is a licensed nursing home (comprehensive care facility), not an assisted living program.
| St. Joseph's Nursing Home is | It is not |
|---|---|
| OHCQ-licensed long-term care facility, license 03036 | An OHCQ assisted living program |
| Rated 5 stars overall by CMS | Rated by Baltimore Senior Advisor |
| 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.
