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Sterling Care
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Sterling Care operates 6 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 1 state, with 806 certified beds; the largest presence is in Maryland.
0% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 26.1 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $14K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Sterling Care | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 39 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 47.9% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 1 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | 12 |
| F0584 | 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. | 11 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 8 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 8 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 7 |
| F0761 | 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. | 7 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | 7 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Care Bel Airabuse icon | Bel Air | MD | 155 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 29.0 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Sterling Care Bethesda | Bethesda | MD | 200 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Sterling Care Forest Hill | Forest Hill | MD | 156 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 39 | 25.0 | $10K | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Sterling Care Hillhaven | Adelphi | MD | 66 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 27.3 | — | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Sterling Care Riverside | Belcamp | MD | 129 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 31.8 | $4K | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Sterling Care Rockville Nursing | Rockville | MD | 100 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 29 | 29.0 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Sterling Care operate?
6 Medicare-certified facilities in 1 state, with 806 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Sterling Care facilities rated?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 3 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 5. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Sterling Care been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines totalling $14K and 0 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.