Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

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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.
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
31% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Accept Medicaid: Yes
Total Residents: 156
Building Type: Two-story
In Maryland, the Department of Health, Office of Health Care Quality is the state agency that conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports for all assisted living and nursing facilities.
Maryland average: 5 visits/inspections
Maryland average: 2 inspections
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Maryland average: 53 deficiencies
The most recent inspection on August 7, 2024, found multiple deficiencies including locked unit doors restricting resident movement, failure to follow ophthalmologist recommendations, poor maintenance, inadequate supervision leading to resident elopement, incomplete nurse staffing records, improper food storage, and environmental repairs needed. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of issues related to resident dignity, care planning, medication administration, environment cleanliness, and timely reporting of abuse allegations. Complaint investigations found a substantiated failure to timely report an abuse allegation in October 2023, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Prior deficiencies mainly involved resident care, safety, and documentation, with recurring concerns about environment and supervision. The facility’s deficiencies appear persistent over time, with no clear improvement trend evident from the reports.
Maryland average 3.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2024
Maryland average 49.9
Maryland average 12.81
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.
Maryland average: 0.5
Maryland average: 0.6
| Sterling Care Forest Hill |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Forest Hill | 156 | 80.9% | -2% | 3.28 | -56% | -13% | 1 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 128 | A | 61 | - | $29.6M | $7.4M | 25% | 215194 |
2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Forest Hill's city center to Sterling Care Forest Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
7,128 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Sterling Care Forest Hill based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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