Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 710 Obrecht Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
- CCN
- 215265
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 66
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 62
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 23 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Maryland is 16. CMS lists 1 fine of $9,113 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Carroll County median | Maryland median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 10 homes in the county, 221 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Maryland median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Jun 2025 | 23 | 16 |
| Cycle 2 | 22 Sep 2021 | 23 | 18 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 12 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | K0 | L0 | |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 23 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0944 | Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. | E | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 23 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
| 22 Sep 2021 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 21 Nov 2021 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 2018 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2018 |
| 17 Sep 2018 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2018 |
| 17 Sep 2018 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2018 |
| 17 Sep 2018 | F0772 | Have an agreement with an approved laboratory to obtain services, if on-site laboratory services aren't provided. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2018 |
| 17 Sep 2018 | F0775 | Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2018 |
| 17 Sep 2018 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2018 |
| 17 Sep 2018 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2018 |
| 17 Sep 2018 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Nov 2018 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | Fine | $9,113 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Maryland median | Maryland average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.02 | 3.60 | 3.87 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.70 | 0.84 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.20 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.79 | 3.20 | 3.47 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 60.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, Maryland median
- 41.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 61.5%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 47.3% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.2% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 53.9% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 18.8% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Carroll County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center Fairhaven | Sykesville | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 18 Jul 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Birch Manor | Sykesville | 4 of 5 | 23 | $0 | 11 Jun 2025 | |
| Mount Airy Nursing and Rehab Center | Mount Airy | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Lorien Health Systems Mt Airy | Mount Airy | 5 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 13 Aug 2025 | |
| Westminster Rehabilitation and Wellness Center | Westminster | 2 of 5 | 27 | $63,681 | 4 May 2026 | |
| Carroll Lutheran Village | Westminster | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 6 Jun 2025 | |
| Atlee Hill Health and Rehab Center | Westminster | 2 of 5 | 19 | $14,888 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare at Long View | Manchester | 4 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 1 Dec 2025 | |
| Lorien Taneytown, Inc | Taneytown | 3 of 5 | 11 | $65,400 | 25 Sep 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center (CCN 215265). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/copper-ridge-nursing-and-assisted-living-center-sykesville-md-215265/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 22 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 22 Sep 2021.
- Who operates Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Copper Ridge Nursing and Assisted Living Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Maryland as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.