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St. Mary'S Nursing Center Inc

Leonardtown, MD · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 215013) · 160 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 5★ (state average 3.13★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (301) 475-8000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Maryland's state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.

St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc reports total nurse hours of 3.52 per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program flag noted for this facility in the available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
St. Mary'S Nursing Ce… St. Mary'S Nursing Ce…: 5★ 5★ MD average MD average: 3.13★ 3.13★

About this facility

St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Leonardtown, St. Marys County, Maryland, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is certified for 160 beds and reports an average of 117.7 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, St. Mary's Nursing Center holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Maryland state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.52 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.54 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.1%.

Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus program designation reported in the data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.

No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data for this facility.

This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc has a 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, above the Maryland state average of 3.13.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse hours are 3.52 per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a 46.1% nursing staff turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

The facility is certified for 160 beds and reports an average of 117.7 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification in 1967.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (301) 475-8000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (301) 475-8000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/215013?state=MD.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.