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Charlestown
715 Maiden Choice Lane, Catonsville, MD 21228
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Charlestown Description
Live life to the fullest at Charlestown, a vibrant community in Catonsville, Maryland, for adults age 60-plus. Stay active with amenities like a pool and fitness center, relax in your maintenance-free apartment home, and experience healthy benefits like an on-campus medical center with full-time doctors.
Charlestown is a not-for-profit community managed by Erickson Senior Living and governed by its own independent Board of Directors. The Board represents the financial interests of Charlestown residents to promote highest quality programs and services for the best possible value.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews of Charlestown senior living community present a mixed picture, highlighting both the positive aspects and areas needing improvement. Some residents and their families praise the community for its friendly atmosphere, extensive activities, and amenities such as indoor and outdoor spaces, a variety of restaurants, and comprehensive medical care. The community is appreciated for its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring residents' safety and comfort.
However, several concerns have been raised regarding the quality of care and services. Issues include dissatisfaction with the food quality, difficulties in accommodating dietary needs, unresponsiveness to call buttons, and challenges with the billing and move-in coordination processes. Some reviews mention a decline in amenities and services over the years, including the disappearance of conveniences like on-site ambulance services, convenience stores, and holiday celebrations. There are also accounts of poor communication and management responsiveness, as well as high costs for services and refurbishments that some families find questionable.
Despite these concerns, many residents express happiness and satisfaction with their living situation, highlighting the community's beautiful campus, the opportunity to engage in numerous clubs and activities, and the sense of security and care provided. The staff is generally described as friendly and dedicated, contributing to a positive living environment for many.
Overall, Charlestown appears to offer a vibrant and supportive community for seniors, though it is clear that there is room for improvement in certain areas to ensure all residents receive the high-quality care and services they expect and deserve.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Aug. 1, 1990
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 207
Total current residents: 99
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 4
Number of
substantiated complaints: 2
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $3900
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | D | Services Deficiencies | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2019-03-07 | 2019-04-10 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2017-10-02 | 2017-11-17 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2017-10-02 | 2017-11-17 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. |
| 2016-07-14 | 2016-09-30 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | E | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure a qualified health professional conducts resident assessments. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| 2019-01-11 | 2019-04-01 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-20 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-20 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-20 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2021-08-13 | 2021-09-20 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Conduct initial and periodic assessments of each resident's functional capacity. |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. |
| 2017-09-05 | 2017-10-20 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Keep accurate, complete and organized clinical records on each resident that meet professional standards. |
| 2020-11-19 | 2020-12-24 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-08-07 | 2020-09-18 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2016-07-25 | 2016-09-16 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2016-07-25 | 2016-09-16 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2016-07-25 | 2016-09-16 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2018-07-26 | $19,905 |
| 2019-01-11 | $13,267 |
| 2019-01-11 | $13,266 |
| 2020-11-19 | $3,250 |
| 2022-01-10 | $650 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-01-11 | 18 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Arbutus which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 20,483 (small town).
- The average income is $81,831, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 82
- Low Temperature: 35
- Average Temperature: 58.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 163 days of rain, 21 days of snow and 180 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.6 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.08 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 228.0, Moderate Days 43.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Giant Foods
0.3 miles awayWeis
0.6 miles awaySave-A-Lot
1.3 miles awayGiant Food
1.7 miles awayShopper's Food Warehouse
1.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Wilkens Avenue & Elmridge Avenue Eastbound
0.4 miles awayWilkens Avenue & Alan Drive Opposite Westbound
0.4 miles awayMaiden Choice Lane & Wilkens Avenue Northbound
0.4 miles awayMaiden Choice Lane & Wilkens Avenue Far-side Southbound
0.4 miles awayWilkens Avenue & Alan Drive East Eastbound
0.5 miles awayBanks
M&T Bank
0.3 miles awayNorthwest Savings Bank
0.7 miles awayBank of America
1.4 miles awayWells Fargo
1.5 miles awaySunTrust
1.6 miles awayHospitals
Spring Grove Hospital Center
0.8 miles awayFormer Gundry/Glass Hospital (Grand Gundry Sanitarium)
1.0 miles awaySaint Agnes Hospital
1.3 miles awayUniversity of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
2.8 miles awayGrace Medical Center
3.0 miles awayPharmacies
Giant Food
0.3 miles awayRite Aid
0.7 miles awayWalgreens
1.0 miles awayCatonsville Pharmacy
1.0 miles awayVoshell's
1.3 miles awayDentists
Dental Dreams
1.8 miles awayHyung Kim, DDS
2.0 miles awayTodays Dental Associates
3.0 miles awayInner Harbor Dental Associates
4.8 miles awayBaltimore City Dental Group
4.9 miles awayParks
Charlestown Resident Gardens
0.1 miles awaySaint Charles Park
0.3 miles awayMaiden Choice Park
0.6 miles awayYale Heights
0.7 miles awayUplands Park
0.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
St. John's Church
9.1 miles awayShopping
Security Square Mall
3.7 miles awayMondawmin Mall
4.0 miles awayCharles Plaza
4.8 miles awayLight Street Pavilion (Harbor Place)
4.8 miles awayPratt Street Pavilion (Harbor Place)
4.9 miles awayCulture
Thomas-Rice Auditorium
1.2 miles awayJames Weldon Johnson Auditorium Building
3.6 miles awayBlack Cherry Puppet Theater
3.7 miles awayUpton Cultural Center
4.4 miles awayThe Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
4.5 miles awayRestaurants
China Kitchen
0.3 miles awayUrban Bar-B-Que
0.3 miles awayLedo Pizza
0.3 miles awayGolden Gate
0.6 miles awayTrue Grit's Dining Hall
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