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21585 Peabody Street Leonardtown, MD 20650 · St. Marys County
CMS certification number 215013 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is St. Mary's Nursing Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for St. Mary's Nursing Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.49 hours per resident per day at St. Mary's Nursing Center, below the Maryland median of 3.70 (US median: 3.72). About 0.53 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.11 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 48.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Maryland median 40.9%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at St. Mary's Nursing Center: Medicare and Medicaid
St. Mary's Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Maryland's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on March 12, 2026 and found 4 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 20 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 20 citations at St. Mary's Nursing Center across 4 inspection dates, 6 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 19 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (6) and quality of life and care (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely" (tag F0584, level E, November 22, 2024). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
March 12, 2026 · 4 citations
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
November 22, 2024 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
July 26, 2024 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
DPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
DPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
August 27, 2019 · 5 citations
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Questions to ask on a tour of St. Mary's Nursing Center
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 12, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near St. Mary's Nursing Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.2 mi
St Mary's Hospital LeonardtownEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 4h 16m for patients treated and sent home
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18.1 mi
Calverthealth Medical Center Prince FrederickEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 3h 14m for patients treated and sent home
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24.2 mi
University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center La PlataEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 4h 22m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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