Sterling Care Forest Hill
109 Forest Valley Drive · Forest Hill, MD · 21050 · 4108380101
156 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sterling Care
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,036 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2025
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.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
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.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2025
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.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 14, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
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.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 14, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 14, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 27, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2019
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2019
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.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2019
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.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 27, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 11, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 14, 2024 | Fine | $10,036 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 215194 · certified since April 17, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.