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Sterling Care Forest Hill
109 Forest Valley Drive, Forest Hill, MD 21050
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Sterling Care Forest Hill is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Forest Hill, Maryland, certified for 156 beds and caring for about 132 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Maryland median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 7, 20 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 43.7.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Maryland median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 34.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Harford Co. median | Maryland median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 41 | 45 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 31.8 | 43.7 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.8% | 44.3% | 41.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $10,036 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 in the county, 221 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Maryland average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Dec 2025, 14 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×35 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 22 Dec 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2022 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | 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 | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Aug 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 24 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 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 | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 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 | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | 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 | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
| 27 Sep 2019 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Maryland average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.8%, RNs 47.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Maryland median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.6% | 20.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 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 | 11.8% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.1% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Forest Hill Snf Operator Llc. Chain: Sterling Care (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bbf Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2022 |
| Sava Acquisition LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 06/01/2022 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Harford County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Care Center | Havre De Grace | 184 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 20.7 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Lorien Bulle Rock | Havre De Grace | 78 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 33 | 42.3 | — | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Sterling Care Riverside | Belcamp | 129 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 31.8 | $4K | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair | Bel Air | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 53 | 44.2 | — | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Sterling Care Bel Airabuse icon | Bel Air | 155 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 29.0 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Harford County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sterling Care Forest Hill been cited for?
39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Maryland median is 45 per facility.
Has Sterling Care Forest Hill been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sterling Care Forest Hill compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Maryland median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sterling Care Forest Hill?
It is part of the Sterling Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bbf Holdings LLC and Sava Acquisition LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sterling Care Forest Hill last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.