Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Sterling Care Forest Hill
109 Forest Valley Drive Forest Hill, MD 21050 (410) 838-0101
CCN
215194
Certified beds
156
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Sterling Care
Nurse staffing
3.37
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.54 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 36% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected December 22, 2025
12 citations · Health
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
D
F0887No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
E
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2026
Inspected August 14, 2024
7 citations · Health
D
F0561No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 13, 2024
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 13, 2024
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 13, 2024
D
F0732No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 13, 2024
D
F0921No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 13, 2024
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 13, 2024
J
F0689Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · corrected July 21, 2022
Inspected October 24, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 13, 2023
Inspected September 27, 2019
19 citations · Health
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0623No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0730No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0770No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0790No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0804No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
D
F0925No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
E
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 11, 2019
Penalties
Date
Type
Amount
August 14, 2024
Fine
$10,036
Ownership transfers
Effective
Seller
Buyer
06/01/2022
SSC Forest Hill Operating Company LLC
Forest Hill SNF Operator LLC
From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.