Total health inspections
4
Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sterling Care Forest Hill
Nursing Home
Sterling Care Forest Hill
Nursing Home
Settled in the tranquil neighborhood of Forest Valley Drive, Forest Hill, MD, Sterling Care Forest Hill is a reliable senior living community focusing on medical services including long-term care, skilled nursing, outpatient therapy, cardiac care, and hospice services. Featuring newly renovated residences, the community ensures seniors experience unrivaled comfort and convenience. The community strives to provide the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock for seniors to flourish and reach their full potential.
Alongside comprehensive care, the community also features state-of-the-art amenities to promote an active and blissful retirement. Outdoor trips and plenty of fun games are orchestrated for residents’ enjoyment. Sterling Care Forest Hill is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their golden years in its beautifully designed campus.
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
156
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
80.9%
Residents per day (avg)
128
Occupancy rate
80.9%
Residents per day (avg)
128
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
66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$29.8M
Profit
$547.8K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$29,800,603.00
Profit
$547,805.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.4M
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.
$21.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$29.3M
Walk Score: 61 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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What does this home offer?
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 156
Building Type: Two-story
Types of Care at Sterling Care Forest Hill
Assisted 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 Forest Hill
-56%
-13%
-2%
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
Forest Hill (Forest Hill)
156
No
A
61
80.9%
$29,631,839.00
$7,397,047.00
25%
128.40
3.2838
1
44
1
-56%-13%-2%
Sterling Care Forest Hill
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Forest Hill (Forest Hill)
Bed Count:
156
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
215194
Occupancy:
80.9%
Home Revenue:
$29,631,839.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,397,047.00
Payroll %:
25%
Avg Residents/Day:
128.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2838
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
44
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-56%
-56%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-2%
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2.2 miles from city center
109 Forest Valley Dr, Forest Hill, MD 21050
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
171
Total Staff
139
Employees
32
Contractors
55,247
Total Hours (Quarter)
74
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 8.3 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 8.7 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 92 | 8.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
3 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
134 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
8 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
15 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
11.6hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.9%
of total hours from contractors
7,128 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 15
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Physical Therapy Aide: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4
Other Activities Staff: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 77 | 15 | 92 | 26,557 | 91 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 10,570 | 91 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 10 | 0 | 10 | 3,983 | 91 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,197 | 89 | 98% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,913 | 82 | 90% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,747 | 67 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,619 | 90 | 99% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1,329 | 65 | 71% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 932 | 66 | 73% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 853 | 79 | 87% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 634 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 621 | 73 | 80% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 60 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 60 | 66% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 431 | 63 | 69% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 309 | 32 | 35% | 9.7 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 13 | 14% | 5 |
| Other Activities Staff | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1% | 11.6 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
44
Citations per inspection
11
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
43 of 44 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 44 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
100% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.5
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 0.6
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
43 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation
Aug 14, 2024
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Aug 14, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Aug 14, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation
Aug 14, 2024
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 LLC
Part of: Sterling Care LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
128
Total Residents
Medicare
31
(24.2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
67
(52.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
30
(23.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
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.
11.1
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.1
14% 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.
26.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
26.4
In line with 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
26.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.9%
13% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 23.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.8%
32% 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
33.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
33.4%
29% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 25.9%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.9%
17% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 2.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.3%
34% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 6.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
83% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.6%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.6%
38% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 5.8%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
25.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
25.1%
24% worse than Maryland averageMaryland average: 20.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
71% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 12.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.0%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 92.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.1%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 96.6%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.79
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.79
40% 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.
0.69
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.69
43% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.21
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.2%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 78.4%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.1%
19% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
68.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
68.0%
16% worse 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.
20.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
20.3%
In line with Maryland averageMaryland average: 21.2%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.6%
23% better than Maryland averageMaryland average: 9.9%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.1%
45% worse 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.
56.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
56.7%
6% 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.
57.3%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.3%
13% better than 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
$10K
84% 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
$10K
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 14, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 14, 2024
$10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sterling Care Forest Hill based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
80.9%
↑ 1.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$547,805
↑ ~$833K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,376,844
↑ ~$3.6M vs 2022
Profit Margin
1.9%
↑ 3.5pp vs 2022
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