ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME
1222 TUGWELL DRIVE, Catonsville, MD 21228
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME Compares
ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME is a 44-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Catonsville, Maryland. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.7%) is above the Maryland average of 2.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 44 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Catonsville, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.7% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4% (55% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (47% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME with other nursing homes in Catonsville.
How is ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.7% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 44 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME's rating advantage in Catonsville?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 8 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Catonsville
Catonsville sits in Baltimore County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.2% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 142,475 (17.2%)
- Median age
- 39.5 years
- Median household income
- $78,724
- Median home value
- $267,400
Demographics for Baltimore County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Catonsville.
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