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St. Mary's Nursing Center

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21585 Peabody Street Leonardtown, MD 20650 · St. Marys County

(301) 475-8000

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 160 certified beds Non profit

CMS certification number 215013 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

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. Inspectors issued 20 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 5 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5.

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%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.49 hours
Below the Maryland median of 3.70 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.53 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.11 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 48.2% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 33.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds160
Residents per day 119 About 74% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJanuary 1967
Legal business nameST. MARY'S NURSING CENTER, INC.

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 1, 2026)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2025)

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2025)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2025)

DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 6, 2025)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DPrepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0624 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0835 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2019)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2019)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2019)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2019)

CAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 10, 2019)

Questions to ask on a tour of St. Mary's Nursing Center

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 12, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. 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 monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 5/5 3/5 5/5
August 2026 5/5 5/5 3/5 5/5
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Location

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.

  • 0.2 mi
    St Mary's Hospital Leonardtown
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 4h 16m for patients treated and sent home
  • 18.1 mi
    Calverthealth Medical Center Prince Frederick
    Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 14m for patients treated and sent home
  • 24.2 mi
    University of MD Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 4h 22m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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