STERLING CARE FOREST HILL — Nursing Home in FOREST HILL, MD
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 156 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 128.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 215194 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.91 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.57 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
STERLING CARE FOREST HILL had 12 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 22, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 22, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (Level E)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (Level D)Corrected — January 27, 2026
Sterling Care Forest Hill is a 156-bed nursing home in Forest Hill, Maryland. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident day, above the Maryland average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 12 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility shows solid staffing and an otherwise high-quality profile, which is a meaningful strength for day-to-day care. One thing to ask about is the follow-up on recent inspection findings tied to nutrition, food safety, hydration and clinical care processes (including antibiotic monitoring and dialysis) and what measures are in place to prevent those problems from recurring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STERLING CARE FOREST HILL Medicare and Medicaid certified?
STERLING CARE FOREST HILL is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is STERLING CARE FOREST HILL's CMS star rating?
STERLING CARE FOREST HILL has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at STERLING CARE FOREST HILL?
STERLING CARE FOREST HILL reports 3.91262 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has STERLING CARE FOREST HILL had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, STERLING CARE FOREST HILL had 12 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does STERLING CARE FOREST HILL have?
STERLING CARE FOREST HILL has 156 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- STERLING CARE BEL AIR — 3/5 — 1.8 mi
- LORIEN NSG & REHAB CTR BELAIR — 3/5 — 4.8 mi
- STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE — 4/5 — 9.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.