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STERLING CARE FOREST HILL

109 FOREST VALLEY DRIVE, FOREST HILL, MD 21050
Score: 77 / 100

Sterling Care Forest Hill earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 77/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Forest Hill facility ranks in the 75th percentile among Maryland nursing homes.

Staffing at Sterling Care Forest Hill is near the national average, with 3.84 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 44 deficiencies at Sterling Care Forest Hill, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.84 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.53 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.13 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.17 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.42 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

44
Total Deficiencies
Aug 13, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 43 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Aug 13, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Aug 13, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Aug 13, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 3.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 22.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 34.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $10,036

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 77 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
156
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 13, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7