St. Mary's Nursing Center INC

Name: St. Mary's Nursing Center INC
Address: 21585 PEABODY STREET, Leonardtown, MD, 20650, US
Telephone: 3014758000

21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 · St. Marys County · 160 certified beds · avg 118 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967

5/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.71

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (20)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 12, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Mar 12, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Mar 12, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Mar 12, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason.
Nov 22, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Nov 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Nov 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Nov 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Nov 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Nov 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal. · from a complaint
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge. Before a resident leaves, the facility must get them ready and make sure the move is safe and orderly. · from a complaint
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not let a resident return after a hospital stay or approved leave that lasted longer than the facility's bed-hold policy allowed. Residents generally have the right to come back to the next available bed. · from a complaint
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. · from a complaint
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint
Aug 27, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 27, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 27, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Aug 27, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Aug 27, 2019	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	The facility did not make its inspection results easy for residents to see, or made it hard for residents to contact advocacy agencies like the ombudsman.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	5	E
2024	11	E
2026	4	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Maryland avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.71	3.83	3.95	top 40% in Maryland; bottom 47% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.56	0.83	0.69	bottom 27% in Maryland; bottom 47% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.25	3.43	3.50	top 46% in Maryland; bottom 45% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.37	0.63	0.48	bottom 20% in Maryland; bottom 46% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	46.1	40.2	45.8	bottom 35% in Maryland; bottom 47% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	35.3	38.7	42.9	top 43% in Maryland; top 39% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.52, RN 0.54, weekend 3.09. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Burton, Charles	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/22/2020
Densford, Joseph	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2012
Densford, Joseph	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/28/2017
Farrell, James	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	11/25/2019
Hall, Trace	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	11/20/2019
Hodges, Lois	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
Kaur, Kirandeep	Individual	Contracted Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	06/23/2010
Kubinec, Tracy	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2012
Kubinec, Tracy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/28/2017
Lancaster, Harry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2024
Morgan, Christine	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2024
Mortensen, Denise	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2016
Prochnow, Terry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2024
Sterling, Judith	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/28/2017
Viar, Willard	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2013
Viar, Willard	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/28/2017

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center	9.1 mi	Lexington Park, MD	★★★☆☆	3/5
Asbury Solomons	9.7 mi	Solomons, MD	★★★★★	5/5
Solomons Nursing and Rehab Center	10.4 mi	Solomons, MD	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home	14.5 mi	Charlotte Hall, MD	★★★★★	4/5
Calvert County Nursing Ctr.	18.2 mi	Prince Frederick, MD	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Westmoreland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	18.9 mi	Colonial Beach, VA	★★★☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 215013.

The Care File

Visit checklist — St. Mary's Nursing Center INC

21585 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650 · 3014758000

Health inspection rating 5/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "How often is each resident's medication list reviewed, and who decides when a drug can be reduced or stopped?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 215013 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)