Total health inspections
5
Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sterling Care
Assisted Living Home
Sterling Care
Assisted Living Home
Dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being, Sterling Care is a distinct senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation across its convenient locations. The community strives to deliver top-notch care and assistance from a dedicated and highly skilled team. Enjoy your golden years doing what you love within the serene spaces of Sterling Care.
Sterling Care fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, paving the way for residents to gain meaningful interactions and mingle with friends. Combining medical expertise and exceptional comfort, the community ensures seniors are well-cared for in every aspect of their well-being. Sterling Care is ideal for seniors aiming to spend their golden years doing what they love with its incredible amenities and peaceful setting.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
155
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.2%
Residents per day (avg)
132
Occupancy rate
85.2%
Residents per day (avg)
132
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
9% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$25.6M
Profit
$760.4K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$25,647,197.00
Profit
$760,412.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.5M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$17.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$24.9M
19 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 27 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Mr. Rebecca Adams, Administrator
Types of Care at Sterling Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Maryland Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality.
Sterling Care
-50%
-15%
+3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
Bel Air
155
No
A+
27
85.2%
$25,441,223.00
$7,472,886.00
29.4%
132.20
3.2240
48
4
-50%-15%+3%-
Liv-n-well Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Aberdeen
16
No
A+
54
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Covenant Care Assisted Living
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Aberdeen
4
No
-
37
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1 Bed / 1 Bed Rooms
Sterling Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
IL
MC
Community:
Bel Air
Bed Count:
155
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
215312
Occupancy:
85.2%
Home Revenue:
$25,441,223.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,472,886.00
Payroll %:
29.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
132.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2240
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
48
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-50%
-50%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-15%
-15%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%Places of interest near Sterling Care
12.7 miles from city center
410 E Macphail Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
151
Total Staff
121
Employees
30
Contractors
49,604
Total Hours (Quarter)
67
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 7.8 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 8.8 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 7.9 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
116 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
7 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
17 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.6%
of total hours from contractors
5,257 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 11
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6
Qualified Social Worker: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 11 | 72 | 21,568 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 25 | 1 | 26 | 11,394 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,991 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,505 | 80 | 88% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,195 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,639 | 87 | 96% | 10.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,045 | 88 | 97% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,009 | 68 | 75% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 860 | 65 | 71% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 853 | 75 | 82% | 6.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 594 | 58 | 64% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 61 | 67% | 8.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 486 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 485 | 67 | 74% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 58 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 355 | 46 | 51% | 7.7 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 91 | 13 | 14% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 46 | 6 | 7% | 7.6 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
48
Citations per inspection
9.6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
27 of 48 citations resulted from standard inspections; 12 of 48 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 48 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
300% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.5
Serious Health citations
2
2
233% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.6
2 critical citations
2 serious citations
44 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation
Oct 17, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
117
Total Residents
Medicare
20
(17.1%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
71
(60.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
26
(22.2%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
5.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.0
62% 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.
14.9
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.9
42% 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
8.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.5%
64% 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
28.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
28.2%
9% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
87% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.1%
53% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
21% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.9%
85% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.5%
58% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.2%
60% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.3%
8% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.2%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.97
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.97
27% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.32
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.48
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.48
22% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.21
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.6%
27% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.2%
16% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.9%
14% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 80.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
19.4%
8% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 21.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.8%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 9.9%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
62.3%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
62.3%
16% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
51.2%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$51K
18% lower than Maryland averageMaryland average: $61K
Number of fines
1
33% fewer fines than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.5
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$51K
Maryland average
$61K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 21, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 21, 2025
$51K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sterling Care based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
85.2%
↑ 0.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$760,412
↑ ~$900K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,558,506
↑ ~$3.3M vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.0%
↑ 4.0pp vs 2022
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