Copper Ridge Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Copper Ridge Center
Copper Ridge Center is a skilled nursing and assisted living facility located in Sykesville, Maryland. It offers long-term care, short-term care, respite, and assisted living services to residents. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality care in a comfortable and compassionate environment.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Maryland average: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Maryland average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Maryland average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
1/5
Maryland average: 3.7/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 49m per day

This home provides 1% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

Maryland average: 3h 46m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Maryland average
Occupancy rate 67.5%
Residents per day (avg) 65
Occupancy rate
67.5%
Residents per day (avg)
65

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

28% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$15.2M
Operating deficit
-$577.1K
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$15,213,461.00
Operating deficit
$-577,083.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.2M
34.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.6M
Total costs $15.8M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
31 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

Facility Type
3
License Date
July 1, 1994

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 215265
County: Carroll

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Peak
Profit status: true

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Long-term care
Short-term care
Respite
Assisted living

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing Center, Assisted Living Center

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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address Sykesville, MD 21784

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

241
Total Staff
68
Employees
173
Contractors
29,641
Total Hours (Quarter)
40
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 30 8.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse 48 9.4 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant 125 7.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
206 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
29.9%
of total hours from contractors
8,866 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 100 Licensed Practical Nurse: 34 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Registered Nurse: 20 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 4
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 25 100 125 10,824 91 100% 7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse 14 34 48 5,840 91 100% 9.4
Registered Nurse 10 20 30 2,685 91 100% 8.3
Medication Aide/Technician 3 0 3 2,052 89 98% 11.1
Other Dietary Services Staff 6 0 6 1,703 91 100% 7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 4 0 4 1,422 71 78% 7.7
Speech Language Pathologist 0 5 5 946 73 80% 7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant 0 6 6 637 80 88% 6.5
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 539 66 73% 8.2
Administrator 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 512 64 70% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 472 59 65% 8
Qualified Social Worker 0 3 3 468 60 66% 7.8
Physical Therapy Aide 0 4 4 410 57 63% 7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician 0 1 1 372 64 70% 5.8
Occupational Therapy Aide 1 0 1 209 24 26% 8.7
Dental Services Staff 1 0 1 38 10 11% 3.8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Maryland average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 45
Citations per inspection
15

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

30 of 45 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 45 resulted from complaint investigations; and 14 of 45 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.5


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Maryland average: 0.5

0 serious citations More info Maryland average: 0.6

45 moderate citations More info Maryland average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info Maryland average: 1.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jun 05, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Lunar Healthcare LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
69 Total Residents
Medicare 23 (33.3%)
Medicaid 43 (62.3%)
Private Pay/Other 3 (4.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 22.8
76% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 38.4
50% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.7

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 46.8%
97% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 23.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 41.1%
49% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 27.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.4%
6% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 25.9%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
85% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 2.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.5%
46% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 6.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.4%
113% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 39.1%
93% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.4%
65% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 53.2%
42% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.8%
9% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 96.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 33.0%
58% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 78.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
136% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 22.5%
72% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 80.6%

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Community Options Waiver

Maryland Medicaid Community Options Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Maryland resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

High urban demand; rural outreach efforts.

Senior Care Program

Maryland Senior Care

Age 65+, Maryland resident, at risk of nursing home placement.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies by county).

$11,000 (individual).

Limited funding; waitlists common in high-demand areas.

Maryland Nursing Home Medicaid

Maryland Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Nursing Home Program

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care.

$943/month (individual); most income applied to care costs.

$2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal protections up to $155,356.

Home equity limit $636,000; estate recovery applies post-55.

Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program

Maryland Senior Assisted Living Group Home Subsidy

Age 62+, Maryland resident, in or moving to approved assisted living, low/moderate income.

~$34,000/year (individual, varies by county).

Not strict; prioritizes low-income.

Not available statewide; facility must be licensed by MDH.

Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Benefit

Maryland VA Aid and Attendance

Wartime veteran/spouse, age 65+ or disabled, needs ADL help, Maryland resident.

Net income minus medical expenses < $1,984/month (individual with A&A).

$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran population in suburban/rural areas.

Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program (SPDAP)

Maryland Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program

Age 65+, Maryland resident (6+ months), Medicare Part D enrolled.

$48,560/year (individual, 300% FPL).

None specified.

Supplements Medicare Part D; annual enrollment required.

Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Maryland Medicare Savings Programs

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicare Part A/B enrollee.

$2,014/month (QMB), $2,706/month (SLMB/QI, individual).

$9,090 (individual), $13,630 (couple).

Includes QMB, SLMB, QI categories.

Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)

Maryland Medicaid Community Personal Assistance Services

Age 65+, Maryland resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs ADL assistance.

$943/month (individual); spend-down available.

$2,500 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Consumer-directed option allows hiring family caregivers.

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