The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
ST. JOSEPH'S NURSING HOME
CATONSVILLE, MD · Medicare-certified · 44 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
5 of 5 overall
St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Catonsville has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star health inspection and quality ratings, but a 1-star staffing rating. It had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food handling standards, resident/family group rights, and notification of changes in a resident’s condition.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 28, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Staffing detail
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.7%12.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%6.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
38.7%46.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
30.1%27.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.6%15%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.4%29.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: D
Recent history
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Occupancy
- 39.9 residents on an average day (91% of 44 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 52 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.