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.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | MD Average | vs. MD Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 45 | 4 | This facility has 1025% more total citations than a typical Maryland nursing home (45 vs. MD avg 4).↑ 1025% worse |
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Citations per year
| 5.6 | 0.5 | This facility has 1020% more citations per year than a typical Maryland nursing home (5.6 vs. MD avg 0.5).↑ 1020% worse |
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsMaryland 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
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
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.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
1,894 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 0 | 81 | 26,649 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 28 | 0 | 28 | 10,891 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 5,031 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,067 | 80 | 87% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,944 | 81 | 88% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 1,894 | 80 | 87% | 11.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,829 | 90 | 98% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 616 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 514 | 69 | 75% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 505 | 61 | 66% | 8.3 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 452 | 57 | 62% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 433 | 47 | 51% | 9.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 410 | 60 | 65% | 6.8 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 14 | 15% | 8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 14, 2024 · $10K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Sterling Care Forest Hill based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Total Residents: 156
Building Type: Two-story
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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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Sterling Care Forest Hill is located in Forest Hill, Maryland.
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Sterling Care Forest Hill is in the Forest Hill neighborhood of Forest Hill.
Sterling Care Forest Hill has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Sterling Care Forest Hill is located at 109 Forest Valley Dr, Forest Hill, MD 21050, United States.
(410) 838-0101 will put you in contact with the team at Sterling Care Forest Hill.
Yes — Sterling Care Forest Hill is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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