Total staff
125
Employees
122
Contractors
3
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing
Nursing Home · Rockville, MD
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing
Nursing Home · Rockville, MD
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
For more than 35 years, Rockville Nursing Home has consistently provided superior care, ensuring the peace of mind of its residents. Founded in 1977, this non-profit establishment has been a cornerstone of the community, delivering comprehensive care services. Boasting an intimate capacity of only 100 residents, Rockville Nursing Home cultivates a close-knit environment that nurtures meaningful relationships among senior residents, their families, and dedicated staff members.
Embracing the essence of a small home setting, Rockville Nursing Home holds a deep appreciation for the distinct qualities of each resident. The welcoming and affectionate atmosphere fosters a foundation of trust, where individuals feel esteemed for their uniqueness and contributions.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 118th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 118th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 6m per day
Rank #118 / 144Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 118th out of 144 homes in Maryland. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Maryland average, with a ranking across 144 Maryland SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Maryland avg
-18%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 32m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.9%
Rank #65 / 145Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 145. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
106 days
Occupancy rate
85.9%
Rank #65 / 145Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Maryland average, with its Statewide rank out of 145. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
106 days
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #121 / 147Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 147 homes in Maryland. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Maryland SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.54:1
15% worse than Maryland average
Avg staff/day
48
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Maryland average
Total staff hours (quarter)
34,821
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
11
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
26
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
53
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
0.7%
260 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 15,659 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 8,283 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 1 | 11 | 2,049 | 90 | 98% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,980 | 78 | 85% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,427 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,259 | 77 | 84% | 8.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,004 | 84 | 91% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 628 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 528 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 499 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 60 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 359 | 56 | 61% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 337 | 41 | 45% | 8.2 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 1 | 2 | 204 | 26 | 28% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 140 | 24 | 26% | 5.8 |
53 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
26 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days
98%
9 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
85%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
84%
7 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
91%
3 Administrator
% of Days
71%
3 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
71%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
61%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
45%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
28%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
26%
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.8
47% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.2
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
19.2
25% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.7
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.2%
27% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.0%
71% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 27.7%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.3%
24% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
1.9%
71% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
20% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.4%
78% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.9%
93% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
9% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.7%
25% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.8%
43% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.3%
22% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 80.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
81
Medicare
26
32.1% of residents
Medicaid
30
37% of residents
Private pay or other
25
30.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sterling Care Rockville Nursing based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.9%
↑ 2.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$583.1K
↓ ~$1.6M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.2M
↑ ~$500.5K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.1%
↓ 8.2pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.9M
Profit
$583.1K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$18.9M Rank #66 / 145Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Maryland SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$583.1K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #127 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maryland average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #127 / 145Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 145 homes in Maryland. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Maryland average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$18.3M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling Care Rockville Nursing
Is Sterling Care Rockville Nursing in a walkable area?
Sterling Care Rockville Nursing has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the phone number of Sterling Care Rockville Nursing?
(301) 279-9000 will put you in contact with the team at Sterling Care Rockville Nursing.
Is Sterling Care Rockville Nursing Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Sterling Care Rockville Nursing is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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