Skilled nursing · Catonsville, MD

Charlestown Community Inc

719 MAIDEN CHOICE LANE, Catonsville, MD 21228

5 / 5CMS 103 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 26%

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Solid. Charlestown Community Inc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Maryland state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 17.4 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.7 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 28 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Maryland DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.7

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

28%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

17.4%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Maryland state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.7

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.47

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

28%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

38%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

17.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

12.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

0.4%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$9,315 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID215223

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds103

Avg residents82

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility has received 1 federal fine(s) but still shows a 5.0-star overall rating. Federal penalties are serious — they indicate violations found during inspections. A high rating alongside recent penalties warrants extra scrutiny.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Maryland DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Charlestown Community Inc?

Charlestown Community Inc has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Charlestown Community Inc been cited for resident harm?

It has $9,315 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Charlestown Community Inc appears in the record section above.

Does Charlestown Community Inc use antipsychotic medications?

17.4 percent of long-stay residents at Charlestown Community Inc are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 12.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Charlestown Community Inc's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Charlestown Community Inc has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74 out of 100, putting it above the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Maryland state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Charlestown Community Inc?

Charlestown Community Inc is located at 719 MAIDEN CHOICE LANE, Catonsville, MD 21228. Phone: (410) 247-9700. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Charlestown Community Inc a special focus facility?

Charlestown Community Inc is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $9,315 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Charlestown Community Inc's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Charlestown Community Inc has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Charlestown Community Inc compare to other Catonsville skilled nursing facilities?

Charlestown Community Inc holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 74. The full Catonsville directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Catonsville directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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