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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Copper Ridge Center is a 60-bed nursing home on Obrecht Road in Sykesville, Maryland. Owned by Carroll MD Holdco LLC, the facility has been operating for 31 years and provides both skilled nursing and assisted living services. The property sits in a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 47, meaning most visitors will need a vehicle to get around.
The average length of stay is 83 days, showing that the daily routine balances short-term rehabilitation with traditional long-term care. To manage daily medical needs, the floor crew provides about 3 hours and 49 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with nurse aides contributing 3 hours and 35 minutes of that time. Financial coverage is structured through Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments, and the clinical program includes dedicated rehab services alongside short-term respite care.
Prospective representatives looking over local care options can find a combined campus equipped for both temporary recovery and permanent placement. The front office can assist with confirming current bed openings, checking specific insurance plan compatibility, or mapping out the initial medical intake paperwork.
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.
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 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 47m per day | |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 59m per day | |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 3m per day | |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
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 35m per day | |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 0m per day | |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 36m per day |
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Higher than the Maryland average: 60%State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
State average N/A
State average N/A
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).
In line with State averageState average: N/A
In line with State averageState average: N/A
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0 : 0
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
37 total: 8 full-time employees and 29 contractors.
37
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
43 total: 10 full-time employees and 33 contractors.
43
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
87 total: 26 full-time employees and 61 contractors.
87
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,267 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 26 | 61 | 87 | 10,027 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 33 | 43 | 5,697 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapist | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,860 | 63 | 68% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 29 | 37 | 2,796 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,001 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,738 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,330 | 70 | 76% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 154 | 24 | 26% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 15 | 16% | 9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 104 | 13 | 14% | 8 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 State averageState average: 12.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
38.4
50% worse than State averageState average: 25.7
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
46.8%
97% worse than State averageState average: 23.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
41.1%
49% worse than State averageState average: 27.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.4%
6% worse than State averageState average: 25.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.2%
85% worse than State averageState average: 2.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.5%
46% worse than State averageState average: 6.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than State averageState average: 1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.4%
113% worse than State averageState average: 5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
39.1%
93% worse than State averageState average: 20.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.4%
65% worse than State averageState average: 12.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
53.2%
42% worse than State averageState average: 92.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.8%
9% worse than State averageState average: 96.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
33.0%
58% worse than State averageState average: 78.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.3%
136% worse than State averageState average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
22.5%
72% worse than State averageState average: 80.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
62% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
69Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Copper Ridge Center from 2011–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 02/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 02/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #71 / 148Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 148 homes in Maryland. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Maryland average. Well-run Maryland facilities typically land around 49–57% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Maryland that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (62% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sykesville's city center to Copper Ridge Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
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Copper Ridge Center is legally operated by Peak.
Copper Ridge Center has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Copper Ridge Center's occupancy is 68%.
Copper Ridge Center is registered as a for-profit in MD.
Copper Ridge Center has 60 beds.
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Copper Ridge Center is located at 710 Obrecht Road, Sykesville, MD 21784.
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