ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC
21585 PEABODY STREET, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC Compares
ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Leonardtown, 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.2%) is above the Maryland average of 2.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 160 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Maryland average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.4% — better than the Maryland average of 14.1% (69% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Maryland average of 2.4% (75% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.0% — better than the Maryland average of 6.1% (67% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.0% — better than the Maryland average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Maryland averages across 221 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC with other nursing homes in Leonardtown.
What keeps ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.4% here versus 14.1% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 2.4% across Maryland. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER INC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Leonardtown
Leonardtown sits in St. Mary's County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Maryland as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 14,531 (12.8%)
- Median age
- 36.5 years
- Median household income
- $95,864
- Median home value
- $318,500
Demographics for St. Mary's County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Leonardtown.
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