Little Sisters of the Poor in Catonsville, MD, operates St. Martin’s Home, a facility providing long-term care primarily as a nursing home for low-income elderly individuals. This community is managed by the Catholic religious order Little Sisters of the Poor and offers a continuum of care options including assisted living, skilled nursing care, and independent living. The facility is set up to provide a homelike atmosphere with private rooms and emphasizes a mission of serving seniors with respect and dignity, regardless of their backgrounds.
Within the skilled nursing setting, St. Martin’s Home offers a range of clinical and personal care services. Incontinence care is managed by trained caregivers who assist residents with toileting and ensure proper hygiene, utilizing a low GNA-to-resident ratio—reported as 1:6 by reviewers—which supports personalized attention. Ambulatory care services accommodate residents with varying mobility needs, offering assistance with transfers, ambulation, and related activities of daily living. For diabetes care, the facility supports residents with medication administration, blood glucose monitoring, and dietary management as needed for their health status.
Residents and families frequently mention the compassionate and respectful approach of the staff, particularly the Sisters, in delivering daily care. Cleanliness and the overall environment also receive positive remarks. Some feedback from staff indicates challenges with shift organization, communication—especially about DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) status—and internal support, which may affect operations. Additionally, there are concerns about food quality expressed by employees. Nonetheless, family members and residents generally reflect satisfaction with the direct care provided and the community atmosphere.
Costs at this community start at $2,100 and range up to $8,600. The average price in the community is $5,350, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,585. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
