Sterling Care at Frostburg Village

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Sterling Care at Frostburg Village

Frostburg, MD 21532 View Map
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Overview of Sterling Care at Frostburg Village
Sterling Care at Frostburg Village is a skilled nursing and assisted living facility. It provides personalized short-term rehabilitation and long-term care tailored to seniors and their families. The facility emphasizes compassionate care and a commitment to positive outcomes.

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.
1/5
Maryland average: 3.0/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
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 10m per day

This home provides 16% less 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 35

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Maryland average
Occupancy rate 91.1%
Residents per day (avg) 102
Occupancy rate
91.1%
Residents per day (avg)
102

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

71% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

16% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$16.4M
Profit
$396.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$16,393,119.00
Profit
$396,383.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.8M
29% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.2M
Total costs $16.0M
Bed community size
35-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
26 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
May 1, 1999

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 215115
County: Allegany

Ownership & operating entity

Profit status: true

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid

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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

205
Total Staff
92
Employees
113
Contractors
36,930
Total Hours (Quarter)
48
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse108.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse569.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant968.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
172 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
18 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
35.2%
of total hours from contractors
12,995 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 43 Certified Nursing Assistant: 61 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Registered Nurse: 4 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant35619617,42591100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse1343567,40791100%9.5
Registered Nurse64102,0198998%8.9
Dietitian4041,74291100%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,5336673%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist4041,2997886%6.9
RN Director of Nursing2029626774%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide6069387481%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Physical Therapy Assistant2024926673%6.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician2024846774%7.1
Administrator1014645864%8
Nurse Practitioner1014565763%8
Nurse Aide in Training8084192527%7.2
Qualified Social Worker2023866369%6
Occupational Therapy Aide0222706167%3.7
Medical Director0111041314%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0222933%9.7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Maryland average 3.9


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 61
Citations per inspection
20.33

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

47 of 61 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 14 of 61 resulted from complaint investigations.

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 1
67% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.6

0 critical citations More info Maryland average: 0.5

1 serious citation More info Maryland average: 0.6

55 moderate citations More info Maryland average: 47.2

5 minor citations More info Maryland average: 1.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Aug 13, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
106 Total Residents
Medicare 24 (22.6%)
Medicaid 68 (64.2%)
Private Pay/Other 14 (13.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
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. 11.9
8% better 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. 25.4
In line with 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 14.2%
40% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 23.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 28.7%
In line with 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 33.3%
28% 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 6.2%
170% 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 5.4%
17% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 6.5%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.7%
131% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.6%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.9%
15% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 5.8%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.8%
61% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 20.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.3%
12% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 12.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.0%
In line with Maryland average

Maryland average: 92.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
In line with 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 69.9%
11% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 78.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
32% worse than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 84.4%
5% better than Maryland average

Maryland average: 80.6%

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 $25K
58% lower than Maryland average

Maryland average: $61K

Number of fines 1
33% fewer fines than Maryland average

Maryland average: 1.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Maryland average

Maryland average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $25K
Maryland average $61K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 13, 2025
$25K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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.