Assisted living

STERLING CARE FOREST HILL

0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedFOREST HILL, MDLic. 215194

Signals

JKLRecent citation with immediate-jeopardy / high severity (J/K/L)Source: CMS Health Citations

VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (0.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)

FINECMS fine: $10,036Source: CMS Penalties

VBPLower SNF VBP program ranking (#10,292)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)

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About

Sterling Care Forest Hill, located in Forest Hill, Maryland, offers a range of expert care services in a modern, resident-focused environment. The facility features newly renovated bedrooms and a state-of-the-art therapy gym. Services include short-term inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care, with a strong emphasis on personalized care. On-site dialysis and various therapies are available to meet residents' needs. The facility promotes a nurturing atmosphere, ensuring dignity and respect for residents and their families.

Amenities

Transportation & ShoppingGeneral Transportation Services

TherapiesOn-Site Rehabilitation Services

Fitness & Wellness ProgramsSalon Services

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Medicare overall

5/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.

Staffing (PBJ)

3.78 total HPRDRN 0.64 · weekend 94%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025

Survey history

6 inspections79 deficiencies on record

Federal IDs

CCN 215194

Overall: 5/5 · Health: 4/5 · Staffing: 3/5 · QM: 5/5

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Recent inspections

Health surveyDec 2025 · CMS12 deficiencies

F-558SS D — Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F-584SS E — 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.
F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-692SS D — Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F-695SS D — Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F-761SS D — 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.
F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-881SS D — Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F-883SS D — Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F-887SS D — 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.

Fire safetyDec 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL15 deficiencies

K-100SS D — Meet other general requirements.
K-211SS D — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K-223SS E — Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K-324SS F — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K-353SS E — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-355SS D — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K-511SS E — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K-541SS D — Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
K-761SS F — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
K-781SS D — Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
K-914SS F — Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
K-918SS F — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
K-923SS E — Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Health surveyAug 2024 · CMS7 deficiencies

F-561SS D — Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F-580SS D — Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F-584SS D — 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.
F-689SS J — Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-732SS D — Post nurse staffing information every day.
F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-921SS D — Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Fire safetyAug 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL25 deficiencies

E-4SS F — Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
K-211SS D — Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K-222SS E — Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
K-291SS E — Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
K-293SS E — Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
K-321SS E — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K-324SS F — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
K-345SS F — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
K-347SS E — Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
K-352SS F — Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
K-353SS F — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-355SS E — Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
K-362SS E — Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
K-363SS E — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
K-374SS E — Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
K-500SS D — Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
K-511SS E — Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
K-541SS D — Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
K-711SS D — Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Health surveyOct 2023 · CMS1 deficiencies

F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Health surveySep 2019 · CMS19 deficiencies

F-550SS E — Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F-558SS D — Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F-578SS D — Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F-584SS D — 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.
F-609SS D — Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F-623SS D — Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F-658SS D — Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F-677SS D — Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F-684SS D — Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F-698SS D — Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F-730SS D — Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F-761SS D — 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.
F-770SS D — Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F-790SS D — Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F-804SS D — Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F-812SS D — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-842SS D — Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-925SS D — Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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Ownership

Operated by STERLING CARE (privately held) since 1989.

Jun 2022
operator transition — NMJ IRRV TR
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — NMJ IRRV TR
Jun 2022
operator transition — FRANKEL, CHAIM
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — FRANKEL, CHAIM
Jun 2022
operator transition — BBF HOLDINGS LLC
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — BBF HOLDINGS LLC
Jun 2022
operator transition — SAVA ACQUISITION LLC
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — SAVA ACQUISITION LLC
Jun 2022
operator transition — JEK IRRV TR
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED) — JEK IRRV TR

Contact

109 FOREST VALLEY DRIVE
FOREST HILL, MD 21050

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4108380101 sterlingcarehealth.com/sterling-care-forest-hill

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