Non-Profit Medicare Medicaid

ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME

1222 TUGWELL DRIVE, Catonsville, MD 21228

5.0 CMS Rating
Non profit - Church related
44 Certified Beds
80 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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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

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 3.21%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 11.2%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 3.68%

Lower is better

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 21E104
County Baltimore
Total Beds 44
Occupied Beds 40
Occupancy Rate 91%
Ownership Non profit - Church related

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Location

1222 TUGWELL DRIVE, Catonsville, MD 21228

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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