STERLING CARE FOREST HILL

109 FOREST VALLEY DRIVE
FOREST HILL MD 21050
Phone: 4108380101

For profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
5/5
Much above average
Overall rating5/5
Health inspections4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures5/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality5/5
  • Overall rating vs. the Maryland average: 1.8 star higher (3.2), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Forest Hill average: level with the average (5.0)

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds156
Average residents per day131.7
Occupancy84%
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainSTERLING CARE (6 facilities)
CountyHarford
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1989-04-17
CMS certification number (CCN)215194
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle12

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.41
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.84
Registered nurse turnover47.8%
Total nursing staff turnover34.8%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)1
Fines (total value)$10,036
Payment denials0
Total penalties1
This facility has $10,036 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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Is STERLING CARE FOREST HILL highly rated?

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 3, and quality measures 5.

How many beds does STERLING CARE FOREST HILL have?

CMS certifies 156 beds; the facility reports an average of 131.7 residents per day (about 84% occupancy).

Does STERLING CARE FOREST HILL have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $10,036 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.

Has STERLING CARE FOREST HILL been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.