Starfile / Maryland

STERLING CARE FOREST HILL

109 FOREST VALLEY DRIVE, FOREST HILL, MD 21050 · CCN 215194

Inspection history vs Maryland & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$10,036

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

STERLING CARE

Facilities in chain

6

Chain avg overall

4.30 / 5

Inspection citations (44)1 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0584Honor 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.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2022-07-21

   Immediate jeopardy

5. DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-08-14 · Health · corrected 2024-09-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-24 · Health · corrected 2023-11-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0578Honor 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.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0584Honor 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.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0761Ensure 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.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2019-09-27 · Health · corrected 2019-10-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0578Honor 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.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0584Honor 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.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0761Ensure 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.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2018-06-05 · Health · corrected 2018-07-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.