STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE — Nursing Home in BELCAMP, MD
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 129 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 108.4 |
| CMS Certification Number | 215233 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.71 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.59 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE had 12 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (August 25, 2025).
Inspection Findings — August 25, 2025
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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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 — October 1, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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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 D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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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 — October 1, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2025
Sterling Care Riverside is a 129-bed nursing home in Belcamp, Maryland. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident day, below the Maryland average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in August 2025, cited 12 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility carries a relatively strong overall quality rating compared with peers. However, the most recent inspection flagged several care-and-staffing issues—especially around RN coverage and basic assistance with daily activities and nutrition—so it would be reasonable to ask how RN availability and help with ADLs and meals are being addressed now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE's CMS star rating?
STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE?
STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE reports 3.71132 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE had 12 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE have?
STERLING CARE RIVERSIDE has 129 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- LORIEN NSG & REHAB CTR BELAIR — 3/5 — 5.1 mi
- STERLING CARE BEL AIR — 3/5 — 7.7 mi
- LORIEN BULLE ROCK — 5/5 — 9.0 mi
- STERLING CARE FOREST HILL — 5/5 — 9.4 mi
- CITIZENS CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 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.