Sterling Care Rockville NursingCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 303 Adclare Road, Rockville, MD 20850
- CCN
- 215107
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 100
- Chain
- Sterling Care
- Residents per day
- 84
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Sterling Care Rockville Nursing an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 22 Jan 2025. The latest survey cycle has 23 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Maryland is 16. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
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 | Montgomery County median | Maryland median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 34 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) | 22 Jan 2025 | 23 | 16 |
| Cycle 2 | 14 Aug 2019 | 6 | 18 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 0 | 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 | J0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 14 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 22 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
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.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
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 | 3.86 | 3.60 | 3.87 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.70 | 0.84 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.12 | 0.91 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.16 | 2.12 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.33 | 3.20 | 3.47 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 46.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Maryland median
- 41.5%
- RN turnover in a year
- 41.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
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 | 16.3% | 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 | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.4% | 20.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.4% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 1.1% | 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
- Legal business name
- Rockville SNF Operator, LLC
- Chain
- Sterling Care (6 homes in the CMS chain file)
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 Montgomery County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingswood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | Rockville | 2 of 5 | 25 | $0 | 8 Aug 2025 | |
| Potomac Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Rockville | 3 of 5 | 27 | $0 | 25 Mar 2025 | |
| The Village at Rockville | Rockville | 3 of 5 | 12 | $17,345 | 3 Mar 2026 | |
| Shady Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Rockville | 2 of 5 | 38 | $8,278 | 13 Mar 2025 | |
| Ingleside at King Farm | Rockville | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 31 Mar 2026 | |
| Hebrew Home of Greater Washington | Rockville | 5 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 23 Apr 2026 | |
| Montcare at Potomac | Potomac | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 18 Feb 2026 | |
| Montcare at Bethesda | Bethesda | 5 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 25 Feb 2026 | |
| Wilson Health Care Center | Gaithersburg | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 1 May 2026 | |
| Tuckerman Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | North Bethesda | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 25 Feb 2021 | |
| Sterling Care Bethesda | Bethesda | 3 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 27 Apr 2026 | |
| Complete Care at Wheaton | Wheaton | 5 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 21 Apr 2026 |
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 Sterling Care Rockville Nursing (CCN 215107). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sterling-care-rockville-nursing-rockville-md-215107/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Sterling Care Rockville Nursing last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 14 Jan 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 8 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 14 Aug 2019.
- Who operates Sterling Care Rockville Nursing?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Sterling Care. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sterling Care Rockville Nursing 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.